The Economist Says, “Yes!”
Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs, are organisms that have been created through the gene-splicing techniques of biotechnology (also called genetic engineering, or GE) (Non GMO Project, http://www.nongmoproject.org). Although GMOs have been around for many years, it wasn’t until just recently that people have become more concerned with them. However, many companies that produce genetically modified organisms, like Monsanto, try to make believe that the products they produce are healthy and beneficial for the environment; while that may be true first glance, many anti-GMO activists believe that these companies scam people into believing false information. In this essay, we will uncover the pros and cons of these genetically modified organisms and ultimately, come to the conclusion that GMOs may have downfalls for humans and the environment, but are economically beneficial.