Legislators
in Vermont face a hard decision, do they do what is best for the voters or do
they bow to the world most hated company, Monsanto. In question is Bill (H-722)
which if passed would require the labeling of all Genetically Modified Foods within
the state of Vermont.
The Vermont Legislature,
once considered the most progressive in the US, is attempting to avoid having
to take a vote on Bill H-722 by holding public hearings and committee discussions
until their session expires in early May.
H-722
appears to have overwhelming support from the public. It has caused the
greatest surge of mail, phone calls and e-mails to legislators in the last 13
years with 90% being in favor of passing the bill.
At first Monsanto
attempted to kill the bill with the use of unsubstantiated or outright false
scientific facts. These failed as each of their attempts were refuted by proven
scientific testimony.
Failing in
these attempts Monsanto feel back on their standard bullying tactic of
promising to file suit in federal court if the bill was passed into law.
For more on
the Vermont right to know Movement visit: http://www.vtrighttoknow.org
or http://www.facebook.com/vtrighttoknow
For more on
this and other organic food issues please visit: http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_25180.cfm
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