Mmmmm... genetically modified... drool

Are genetically modified foods a good idea? Genetically modified food is a very touchy subject here in Canada and other places around the world. I believe that just like European countries have done, Canada needs to start labeling food letting consumers known if it has been genetically modified. Although many hours of research is done regarding allergies and sickness that can result from GMO’s, it is still not totally sure if there are consequences. However, I do not think that GMO’s are totally bad since there have been some advantages. For example, a species of rice has been genetically modified to become a new kind of rice called “golden rice”. “Golden rice” had a gene planted in it that produces Vitamin A which will reduce the amount of blind children in undeveloped countries. Blindness is a result of a Vitamin A deficiency. Evidently, GMO’s can potentially be very helpful in solving hunger and vitamin deficiency. Although useful, I believe laws should be put in place to label GMO foods. This way, if consumers don’t believe in genetically modified products, they can choose other varieties of food. In conclusion, I believe GMO’s could have a bright future, but more testing has to be done, and more laws need to enforced.

References
http://www.thecampaign.org/
http://www.gene.ch/genet/2001/Oct/msg00004.html
http://www.msu.mcmaster.ca/sil/archives/010301/oped/bartoll.htm