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TalkingDog

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Sat Apr 7, 2012, 09:35 AM Apr 2012

Monsanto threatens the sue the entire state of Vermont

http://rt.com/usa/news/monsanto-sue-gmo-vermont-478/

Lawmakers in Vermont are looking to regulate food labels so customers can know which products are made from genetically modified crops, but agricultural giants Monsanto say they will sue if the state follows through.

If the bill in question, H-722 (the “VT Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act”) passes the state Senate and House, manufacturers will be required to label products that are created either partially or in full from a genetically modified organism, or GMO. Such man-made crops have become a trademark of the billion-dollar Monsanto corporation, and in the past the company has gone to great lengths to keep themselves the number-one name in American agriculture, even if those profits are made possible from playing God.

Monsanto is going mad over the proposal, however, which would also make them unable to label their productions as “natural,” “naturally made,” “naturally grown” or “all natural,” if, in fact, they are not. For the corporation, it would seem that moving products and making money is much more of a worthwhile venture than telling its customers what exactly they are consuming.

With Vermont legislators now standing in the way of what could mean even more money for Monsanto, the company says they will sue the state if H-722 is approved. Now in fear of a lawsuit in the future, lawmakers in Vermont have put a hold on any future voting regarding the bill. If history is any indication, Monsanto is more than likely to have their way and win yet another battle.


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Not the most well-written article, but it is basically factual.
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Monsanto threatens the sue the entire state of Vermont (Original Post) TalkingDog Apr 2012 OP
Zombies mowsepotato Apr 2012 #1
It's already happened. Kalidurga Apr 2012 #2
couldn't they just as easily buy Vermont? rurallib Apr 2012 #3
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