Opposing Viewpoints

        Some common arguments against banning GMOs are that GMO foods can end famine and that they are proven safe. None of those opposing viewpoints are true, however. Companies that benefits from selling GMO products want to trick consumer into thinking that GMOs have no adverse effects, that are completely harmless to human body and the environment, so the business can continuing making profits.
        More efficient production of food is one of the benefits of GMOs. If GM crops were created to terminate world hunger, there should have some sort of achievements in terms of reversing the spread of famine since GM crops have been existing for almost 15 years. Apparently feeding the world is never the goal of Monsanto and other proponents of biotechnology. A report conducted by the University of California, Davis claims that, "the majority corn and soybeans are used for livestock feed, it is clear that the livestock industry is the major user of genetically modified crops" (Eenennaam 1). GM products have not contributed anything to end world hunger even with their massive production.
One might wonder if GM crops are safe, since the majority of livestock today are fed on them. The companies would reassure the person that GM crops cause no health risks without a doubt. However, if GMOs are proven not harmful, why are they banned in Japan and many European countries? Why do GMO agribusiness companies prohibit independent research on long-term effects of GMOs? The truth is that, "Monsanto, Pioneer (DuPont) and Syngenta require anyone buying their GMO seeds to sign an agreement that explicitly forbids that the seeds be used for any independent research" (Engdahl). Government approved this process, that's the reason long-term health risks of GMOs still remain unknown. The government should allow scientists to do independent research on GMO instead of protecting the companies.

        There are too many lies told by corporations like Monsanto and Dupont. They use back-channel lobbying to make sure that their policy get approved. GMOs should not be allowed to be in the market until reliable researches proof they are safe.  The government should concern about people's health instead of the companies' business.



Work Cited

Eenennaam, Allison. "Genetic Engineering and Animal Feed." ANRCatalog. 2005. University of California- Agricultural and Natural Resources. 22 June 2013
<http://anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/pdf/8183.pdf>.

Engdahl, William. "GMO Scandal: The Long Term Effects of Genetically Modified Food on Humans." Global Research. 29 July 2009. 22 June 2013 <http://www.globalresearch.ca/gmo-scandal-the-long-term-effects-of-genetically-modified-food-on-humans/14570>.