Monsanto Threatens Lawsuit Against Vermont for GMO Labeling BillMike Barrett Sadly, Vermont elected public officials may surrender to the threats and intimidation brought about by the GMO creator. The bill, known as the VT Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act, or H-722, was introduced to the Vermont House of Representatives byRepresentative Kate Webb of Shelburne on February 1st, 2012. The bill would require the labeling of not only products filled entirely with GMOs, but also for those partially created using GM ingredients. Whats more, GMO food manufacturers using promotional labels such as natural, naturally made, naturally grown, all natural, and other similar statements, would be prohibited. Despite a majority (6 to 5) of Agriculture Committee members supporting passage of the bill, and thousands of people voicing their support for the bill, legislators of Vermont are putting the labeling bill on hold and refusing to take a vote. Legislators are calling for more public hearings on April 12, while only four weeks remain until legislature is postponed. In 1994, Vermont became the first state to require milk and dairy products derived from cows injected with the controversial genetically engineered Bovine Growth Hormone to be labeled. In response to such an action, Monsanto sued in Federal Court. The corporation won on the note that dairy corporations have the first amendment right to hide rBGH injection even though the synthetic hormone, nowbanned in 27 countries, has been shown to increase risks for both breast and gastrointestinal cancer in peer-reviewed research(while also causing severe health damage in cows). Monsanto has also been using their scare tactics intimidation and tactical lawsuits on small farmers in order to force their genetically modified seeds and growth hormones onto these individuals. In fact, between 1997 and 2010, Monsanto actually filed 144 lawsuits against American family farmers. In addition, another 700 were settled out of court for unknown amounts. Monsanto wants more than anything to take out American family farms and dominate the agricultural industry with their own mutant seeds. This is the same kind of practice that Monsanto operates outside of the United States as well, driving thousands of poor farmers to suicideby ruining their family farming practices. Monsantos actions have even helped to lead to a farmer suicide occurring every 30 minutes. So will Monsantos bullying actions put a stop to Vermonts Right to Know Bill? Tens of thousands of people want nothing more than for the bill to pass, but time will tell. Explore More: This article first appeared at Natural Society, an excellent resource for health news and vaccine information. 