It is a solution to famines, and eases the lives of farmers
NO! famine originates from the uneven distribution of world resources, and GM crops will only promote the commercialization of cultivation, leading to a rise in seed prices and farmers' production costs. All the while unable to insure increased output
GM foods are harmless to our health
NO! GM food does not go under any safety assessment before they are introduced to our market, therefore there are concerns that eating GM food over a long period of time may lead to antibiotic resistanceEven if released, I can personally avoid eating it
Genetic Engineering can complement organic farming
We can reverse GE if it's found dangerous
NO! Genetic Modified Organisms (GMO) may, through self-reproduction and hybridization with close breeds, lead to the proliferation of alien genes in the wild. which is extremely difficult to recover. Reference:
http://www.greenpeace.org/eastasia
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