During a time when genetically modified foods was rarely a topic discussed by the average everyday citizen, Johnathan Rauch, the national journalist and Yale graduate, wrote a piece on the potential and future necessity of genetically modified foods, a topic that he had no genuine interest or investment in. With careful consideration of his hostile audience, Rauch uses his firsthand experience and numerous applicable examples to thoroughly support his claim that "as goes agriculture, so goes the planet" if means are not taken to alleviate current environmental and humanitarian concerns. He appeals strictly to the concerns of those who oppose the use of biotechnology, and acknowledges opposing viewpoints, but fails to provide a strong counterargument that addresses the numerous potential consequences of the implementation of transgenic practices. The failure to address these issues crumbles the foundation of the strength of the argument he tries to make.
Taking initiative to establish credibility and a convincing argument, Rauch seizes the opportunity eradicate any intermediaries by directly interacting with farmers and scientists who have successfully utilized transgenic crops to improve total average yields and significantly reduce negative impacts on the environment. Rauch travels with two Virginia state soil-and-water-conservation officers and an agricultural-extension agent to an area near Richmond, Virginia to observe farmers who have developed a no-till method of farming which, according to Rauch, make ploughing "Obsolete" (1). Going to observe these farmers' techniques firsthand was a solid way for Rauch to establish credibility in his writing and a good way for him to show that his personal experience was at least authentic. Rauch furthers his investigation by driving to southern Virginia to visit Dennis Avery, the director of global food issues at the Hudson Institute, to discuss why biotechnology will be a "necessity" in the near future due to the limits of current farming methods (4).
The main issue with GMO's is labeling. ... Little do they know, there are GMO's in everyday food, snickers and Kellogg's corn flakes for a few. ... GMO's can do a lot of damage. ... GMO's can also destroy life, human life. ... Personally, I could not care less about GMO's. ...
GMO food is food that is produced with high technological methods. ... However, these are not real risks of GMO food. ... More people start to grow GMO food because GMO food has higher yield. ... GMO food has many benefits to our health. ... GMO plants should be grown widely. ...
Introduction This essay will be focusing on genetically modified organisms also known as a transgenic organism, genetically modifying organisms for our benefit. ... The commercial use of GMO's only started in 1994 despite being discovered years before. 1. ... " This is one of the many arguments the anti-GMO organizations come up with. ... Other reasons include: - GMO's are unhealthy - GMO increases herbicide use - The government has too much faith in GMO - GMO have dangerous side effects Counter Arguments One of the largest and significant argument of the anti-GMO supporte...
The proposal recommends existing research be posited as a basis from which to explore the activity of major global GMO specializing corporations, especially the ones who produce the seeds and herbicides used in much of the United States, as well as the wider world. ... Introduction The topic of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) has been the subject of much controversy, intrigue, and scientific inquiry. ... The analysis weighing the pros and cons of biotechnology/GMO raises a number of ethical, political, and legal questions that must be examined within a framework that-while recognizing the...
The consequence of GMO's is the increased use of chemicals. An analysis of thousands of field trials has shown that farmers who grow GMO soybeans use 4 times more herbicides than farmers who grow natural soy varieties. The biotech industry claims that no one has been harmed by eating GMO food. ... In fact, there is ample evidence of the risks of GMOs. ... The best way to eliminate GMO's in your diet is to buy organic food. ...
I write a rhetorical analysis essay, conduct research and narrow down topics for the controversy analysis essays as well as construct a persuasive argumentative essay. ... Before my first time of writing rhetorical analysis essay in English 108, I had no clear mind about the rhetorical analysis. ... Almost any situation where communication occurs is a rhetorical scenario. ... Those lectures about the rhetorical analysis helped me grow as a critical thinker, reader and writer. ... Then, I can perform analysis on my selection in terms of their ethos, pathos and logos. ...
During the English 108 course, I've advanced my overall skills in writing using a variety of rhetoric appeals in rhetorical, controversial and public argument essays, such as, Ethos, Logos and Pathos. ... Hence, rhetorical strategies enhanced the level my of persuasion in rhetorical analysis through concentrating on a couple of problems to dodge. ... Thus, I was able to conduct my controversial analysis essay into a public argument by implying the theory of "enthymemes" within my argument by using an appeal of logic with acclaimed values. ... Throughout the semester, I've used rhetor...
One reason GMOs should not be used is because in most cases, they never work right. ... When high rates of GMOs occur, it negatively affects environmental surroundings. ... In several cases, GMOs create a negative impact on today's society. ... Man continuously harms the environment with things like GMOs. As a result, GMOs are dangerous. ...
There are a few methods to make these GMOs. ... There are many concerns with the GMO business that left unchecked could create serious problems for all players in the GMO game. ... Although the domestic market has generally had a positive outlook on GMOs there are still niches in the market that hold reservations about the GMOs. ... (PSU) Although much of the domestic market is on board with GMOs almost the entire foreign market is still skeptical about these GMOs. ... (gmo-compass) GMOs are species of plants that have been either implanted with a specific gene or been breed to carry a p...
