Arguments For Genetically Modified Organisms
GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organisms. This means they undergo a certain forced process where they are introduced to bacteria and viruses to receive different traits to resist diseases or the tolerance of pesticides. GMO crops have been in the news for a very long time and it's safe to say there are some pretty heated arguments about the topic. These foods that have been introduced to GMO have been tested with the World Health Organization and humans are safe to consume them. All living things contain DNA of the same four blocks, these blocks are are known as nucleotides. The new gene inserted only restrains the modified organism to deliver the desired trait.
Many arguments on this topic are about if the producers for the genetically
modified foods should label their product for modification or not. This topic continues to be used in many disputes because it is exactly what the people are asking. “The New York Times reports that the giants of the food industry are deeply split over the labeling issue. Monsanto and other companies involved in selling genetically modified seeds have a bunch of academics on their payroll who say that GMO food is safe and there is therefore no need to label. Organic and natural food companies like Stonyfield Farm and Earth's Best counter with their own paid experts who say the case for GMO safety is far from proven and labels make sense.”
(Caplan, Arthur, 8 Sept. 2015. Web.) Protesters who stand outside stores and businesses yelling and chanting cause customer rating to go down. “Who are we to stand in the way of starving children?!” says Julie Kelly. In her website, Julie gives great evidence as to why gmos are not always bad with the news of starving children and people who are on low income as it is already. She posts pictures of the protesters holding signs with the caption “I feed my children gmo’s!”. “The “Feed the World” mantra of the counterculture only has a chance with genetically engineered crops. Seeds are being designed to resist drought, high salinity and flooding conditions. Other crops are fortified with needed nutrients that are lacking in the diets of hundreds of millions of children in poor countries, causing blindness, disease and even death.”
(Kelly, Julie, 1 June 2015. web)
Many arguments on this topic are about if the producers for the genetically
modified foods should label their product for modification or not. This topic continues to be used in many disputes because it is exactly what the people are asking. “The New York Times reports that the giants of the food industry are deeply split over the labeling issue. Monsanto and other companies involved in selling genetically modified seeds have a bunch of academics on their payroll who say that GMO food is safe and there is therefore no need to label. Organic and natural food companies like Stonyfield Farm and Earth's Best counter with their own paid experts who say the case for GMO safety is far from proven and labels make sense.”
(Caplan, Arthur, 8 Sept. 2015. Web.) Protesters who stand outside stores and businesses yelling and chanting cause customer rating to go down. “Who are we to stand in the way of starving children?!” says Julie Kelly. In her website, Julie gives great evidence as to why gmos are not always bad with the news of starving children and people who are on low income as it is already. She posts pictures of the protesters holding signs with the caption “I feed my children gmo’s!”. “The “Feed the World” mantra of the counterculture only has a chance with genetically engineered crops. Seeds are being designed to resist drought, high salinity and flooding conditions. Other crops are fortified with needed nutrients that are lacking in the diets of hundreds of millions of children in poor countries, causing blindness, disease and even death.”
(Kelly, Julie, 1 June 2015. web)