Genetically Modified Foods
In the mid-1800s, Gregor Johann Mendel, now known as the father of genetics, experimented with pea plants and drew many conclusions about genetics from his results. Ever since then, scientists have bred crops to try to create strains that could give greater yields or thrive in harsher conditions.
Finally, there is the obvious fact that the people who decide to reject genetically modified food aid given to poor countries are not the people that starve as a consequence. The leaders of countries present themselves as eco-friendly and righteously protective of their people, but do so at the expense of their people. When there are millions of their people are starving, the bureaucrats should not be allowed to play politics while the people suffer and die.
The one thing that I agree with opponents of GM foods about is that large corporate agricultural businesses are becoming too greedy and powerful. They are suing small-scale farmers indiscriminately if they happen to be growing GM foods without permission (Nash). They are also trying to include a “terminator” gene that would “render a crop’s seeds sterile,” forcing buyers to constantly buy the seed from the big companies. This practice should be stopped to help the needy.
In conclusion, GMOs have a variety of benefits and setbacks. A decision as to whether or not they should be allowed would have repercussions around the world. I believe that the benefits outweigh the negative aspects, and that GMOs would help solve problems around the world.
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