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Voices in Favor of Genetically Modifying Food
I don't agree with the idea that scientists should not grow genetically-engineered food. If they want to make progress, they should do experiments. It's important to keep trying. If they don't keep trying, they will never be able to develop new technologies. The world is changing. For many reasons, scientists have to find new technologies. Maybe these technologies won't be successful in the beginning, but if scientists keep trying, they will develop new ways. Pinar Müfftler from Turkey I think it is okay for scientists to genetically engineer food because they can develop better food and this can help with the hunger problem all around the world. In the case of vegetables and fruits, we wouldn't have to depend so much on farmland, wondering if the crops are going to spoil or not. Scientists can help us to have more and better meats to eat by cloning only the superior animals. I don't think that we should worry so much about genetically-engineered food. After all, this food has been designed specifically to be better in many ways. Technologies won't be successful in the beginning, but if scientists keep trying, they will develop new ways. Martín Ramírez from Argentina I think genetic engineering is great. Since time immemorial, people have been dreaming about producing tastier, longer-lasting, better quality food. It is not a secret that many products have been genetically-engineered already. If more new foods are created by genetic engineering, just imagine the variety of dishes you could serve at the table. I was impressed by the news that tomato soup has been created from cells. It would be so great to create a good steak that way. Then we wouldn't have to kill animals for food. I hope in the future this will be possible. Vera Sirotkina from Russia I think it is normal for scientists to produce genetically-engineered food because of the high level of technology and research that is going on these days. Scientists always want to know more and more and they hope to find ways to solve problems. Nowadays we are facing many problems such as pollution, an excess of rain, or a lack of it. Scientists want to collaborate to find solutions for these problems. I think the most common feeling people have is the fear of the unknown. We can't imagine how it is possible to create new food using a high level of genetic engineering, but thanks to new advanced technology and research, man is able to create new food. I think this could be something great for our world. Angela Fernandez from Mexico More articles on this issue: Fears about the Genetic Manipulation of Food | | A Simulated Letter Writing Campaign: A Call for Labeling Genetically-Engineered Food Return
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