For me the biggest problem with genetically modified foods is how threatening it is to the very foundations of life in general. I believe mixing genes together is a natural thing to do. How else do we have offspring? The point where I say "stop" is when we force genes together; a square is not made to fit into a round hole. Going against the fundamental nature of things is... well... simply unnatural. It is no surprise that the people doing this are multi-national corporations whose sole purpose is to reap profit. It's no surprise to me that these chemicals now used to genetically modify foods today were created (and still used) to make bombs and fuel the military industrial complex. It's no surprise to me that the people involved in genetic engineering also help run the military industrial complex; it doesn't surprise me one bit that they don't want us to know about it. What does surprise me is when people face this information and fold their hands, give up, and continue to purchase what their "supposed" to. Genetically modified foods need to be labeled for the rights of the consumers buying it. I'm so thankful for the statistics at the end of the video that show how people are truly concerned and are willing to fight the Goliath by producing and buying locally grown organic food. Yes, Monsanto genetically engineered crops will continue to infringe on the rights of farmers by invading their fields, but we have the power locally to change that. As the video professed, we can change state law. We still have power as long as we have the will. I for one will continue to buy local produce even at the heavy expense on my wallet. Even though I'm a starving college student, at least when I eat it does more good then harm. I CANNOT URGE EVERYONE ENOUGH to buy locally organic food! I say it for your own health and safety. Fred Meyer will not decide one day to sell organic food for the health of it's consumers. Like Monsanto and most other nation and world wide corporations, they are concerned with profit. Genetically modified food is not natural for your body and good luck if you think you can adapt. Bob Marley was once shot a few days before performing at a concert; he still managed to go out and perform his best. Why? He explained it just fine he said the people who are trying to control the world will never rest a day in their attempts so why should I?
Everyday is a struggle to express you basic god-given rights as a human being. Where there is injustice around you, work to make things right according to your own conscience. The end of the video set it straight. Compassion for your fellow man. Genetically modified foods will not solve world hunger. Like all unnatural things, it only makes problems worse.
"Death is a force of nature...the good face it everyday and pass it by. The wicked fear it, that's why there is no need to slay the wicked, just leave them to face death and they will perish."
here's a good article for you to reflect upon:
Al-Hayani, Fatima Agha. BIOMEDICAL ETHICS: MUSLIM PERSPECTIVES ON GENETIC MODIFICATION. Zygon. Chicago: Mar 2007. Vol. 42, Iss. 1; pg. 153.
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i feel that if nature can adapt,then so can humans to nature. by genetically modifying food, we are only adding to survival of the fittest. if you are against altering food's genetics, then you should be against saving animals that are going extinct. that is going against nature, so why cant we just add some chemicals to our food, whats really the harm?
As I see it, the problem if that humans have over populated their living space, and that is not nature that over populated. Now humans need to either kill of a part of the planet's population or start to starve. Genetically modified foods slows the starvation for a while.
I too buy organic foods and free range when I can. I like my body and only have one, so I don't want to take a chances with what foods I am injesting.
--Elizabeth
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