Genetically Modified Organisms

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) and their use is a very hot button topic. People seem to be vehemently against or for their use. The following article did not mention the name of the most common GMO in the U.S., RoundUp Ready corn, cotton, soybean or canola, but you should know these names. There are ongoing debates and legal battles about these GMO’s. The company that developed the GMO, Monsanto, has sued farmers for patent infringement after the RoundUp Ready gene was found in the farmers crops…even though the farmers had not planted the GMO crop. The likely culprit was pollinators. Just another issue that needs to be addressed when dealing with this new technology. After reading this article:

1) Pick a side. Do you think Genetically Modified Organisms should be in our food supply? Why or Why not? If so, should the GMO be labeled? Be sure to cite from the article to back up your stance. It may be beneficial to you to read your book or other articles on genetically modified organisms to more fully understand the topic. Be sure to answer in paragraph form. Your original post should be at least 100 words and your replies are expected to be at least 3 to 5 sentences.

2) Reply to two of your classmates’ posts in a substantive manner.