2 essays for English

Essay III

Ali Al-Binali

Alliant International University

English Composition III

Food is supposed to energize the body, why does after every meal a nap come to mind?

GMO’s are genetically modified organisms, it is the result of a laboratory process where genes from the DNA of certain specie are extracted and artificially forced into the genes of unrelated specie like a plant or an animal. The genes inserted into DNA’s can come from viruses, bacteria, insects, animals and even humans. A biotechnology corporation called Monsato with the help of other chemical corporations first introduced the genetically modified food in 1994 to the public in stores. People claim that there is not enough food to serve 7 billion people on earth, but is it a good idea to serve more with less or no nutrients? The food can stop starvation, but it could cost much more than that.

Claim 1-

The affects of genetically engineered seeds have many health risks, since it is decreasing in nutritional values as well as contains pesticides and herbicides. There is a noticeable increase in cancer rates, autism rates, birth defects, obesity, diabetes, fertility rates, and other unpredicted diseases. A diet based on GMO’s can also change our genetics, lower the immune system function, it can cause kidney and liver damage because of the chemicals digested in our systems.

Evidence 1,2,3

90% of US tobacco is GMO, smokers are smoking pesticides, because the natural ones just didn’t kill you quick enough.

Claim 2 –

It is also harmful for the environment, animals are getting sick, bees dying, rat tumors, extinction rates increasing, super weed growing, super bugs developing, decreased yields, toxicity increasing, crop disease increasing, glysophate use increasing and causes biological and physiological disorders in crops.

Evidence 1,2,3 –

It was only studied on animals, caused tumors, no clinical studies on humans.

Severe stomach inflammation in pigs, and alteration in metabolism. The death rate of baby rats that consumed GM soy was over 50%, and it was 10% with non-gmo soy.

Claim 3 –

At least 26 countries banned GMO’s,

US are the only country that is patenting GMO products.

Evidence 1,2,3

Opposing View 1 –

Not enough food for 7 billion people

Refutation 1 –

Not enough nutrition and alters gut bacteria which is responsible for our survival

Opposing view 2 –

Refutation 2 –

Go Organic, check the non-gmo project verification or USDA certified organic, raise awareness. David Suzuki, CC, OBC, PhD, LLD, geneticist says “Any politician or scientist who tells you these GMO products are safe is either very stupid or lying.”

Conclusion –