anti-GMO

For this “Food Class,” a combined math and science course, we have been learning about Genetically Modified Organisms and Plant Genetics, and about how GMOs are used in fruits, vegetables, and also in humans. We have learned the reason that GMOs are being inserted into products. But this speech will tell you about why you shouldn't eat products with GMOs.

 GMO stands for genetic modified organisms means is an organism whose genes have been changed by scientist by a purpose.

I am anti-GMO. I want my community to be healthy. I want nature to take control of itself, because we are experimenting on ourselves when we eat these foods. Other products that we use, like cars and prescription drugs, must be tested, sometimes for years, before they can be sold. But GMOs don’t have to be tested, or even disclosed. I believe that GMOs shouldn't be allowed to be sold until they are proven safe for our health. This is the least we can do. 

I am anti-GMO because GMOs are not proven safe. They’re not that nutritional compared to organic fresh products being grown in a garden. GMO products into which genes have been inserted to prevent bugs from eating them that then we eat may cause health problems. These GMO products are not good for us because they are less nutritious. Yes, GMO products in the stores are less expensive but dangerous for our bodies, therefore organic foods are Non- GMOs which is way better for us because (One) it’s naturally grown and fresh (Two) Reduces health risk (Three) They taste great (Four) Conserves water resources and (Five) Farmers build healthy soil. This is why you should switch to eating organic products because of these top five reasons.

This graph shows the maize supply between France, a non-GMO country and U.S.A, pro GMO country.
France: 2007 - 2008 and 275 grams and 293 grams = 6.5%  Increased maized production.

Be Anti- GMOs to help the community build a healthy place. Gm foods are not proven safe, which will not cause immediate health problems. This is important for us to know and be aware of all the things we are eating that are GMOs.

Any GMO products should contain a label to let people know what are they eating and putting in their bodies. GMO products are bad because they’re less nutritious, purposely made cheaper, and GM crops kill genetic diversity and promotes monoculture.

Arguments

Argument 1: For this argument, GM foods might have health risks for people. It is unnatural to put fish genes in a tomato plant. When you do that it creates potential allergies that might not be there if you ate an organic tomato. The effects of these foods are not known to us. Eating these food might upset our stomachs

Argument 2: For this argument, GM crops kill genetic diversity and promotes monoculture. Genetic diversity is a variety of genes within an organism's species. Monoculture means one crop being grown over and over. Monoculture is bad for the environment because the crops become vulnerable to diseases and pests.

Argument 3: For this argument, GM farmers become slaves to big corporations. Monsanto is suing farmers for using their patented GMO seeds without paying as result these small farmers are in debt and can’t afford to keep their farms.

These are some reasons why GM foods are not beneficial to humans. GM products are being inserted with genes that are capable of hurting plants and humans. These are fake chemicals that are in these fruits and vegetables that we eat nowadays.

Vote For anti-GMO!