Genetically Modified Organisms are unsafe for people and the environment.

As for the comment about me writing too much, this is an 8000 character debate, a heavy topic, and certain key points have to be made. I will try to make it as concise as possible, if you try to improve your grammar. REBUTTAL: 1) " These largely unregulated ingredients found in 60-70% of the foods in the US. " You asked, how in the world do I know this? I researched my topic. Here are two different sources stating the same information. . http://www.seedsofdeception.com... . http://www.longislandpress.com... It is not illogical to have untested GMO ingredients in 60-70% of our food supply. We know they are GMO, but their safety is not tested. You are placing too much on the government. Monsanto employees are in the halls of government! [1] Check out this chart . http://redgreenandblue.org... Monsanto has been gathering well connected ex-Congressmen, Senators and other government officials to go back and lobby the government, using their connections for their company's benefit. [1] In other words, Monsanto is well in with the government, and it's all due to control, power, and most importantly money. 2) What I stated above is the perfect segue into the corruption that takes place. Altering genes of plants and animals of natures has had detrimental consequences. The more you deviate from nature the more problems we face. Isn't it ironic that you are talking about how altering genes of our food supply can crack the code to many diseases, when in fact many diseases stem from these processed altered foods, and pollution in the world that comes along with these uneconomical practices. Now there is a paradox! Can you name more enterprises than Monsanto, and back up you claims? 9 out of 10 soybean seeds are GMO and but come from Monsanto. I'll do the research for you. Monsanto, DuPont, and Syngenta combined own 47% of the global seed market which robs consumers and farmers of the most basic right to choose what they will eat and grow. [2] The entire GM seed business is based on corporate control: The seeds are non-replenishing and must be purchased anew each season, eliminating the farmer tradition of saving and re-using seeds. [2] Another way of putting more money in their pockets and controlling our food supply. This does not sound very democratic to me. Here look at these statistics. The World's Top 10 Seed Companies 1. Monsanto (US) - $4,964m - 23% 2. DuPont (US) - $3,300m - 15% 3. Syngenta (Switzerland) - $2,018m - 9% 4. Groupe Limagrain (France) - $1,226m - 6% 5. Land O' Lakes (US) - $917m - 4% 6. KWS AG (Germany) - $702m - 3% 7. Bayer Crop Science (Germany) - $524m - 2% 8. Sakata (Japan) - $396m - <2% 9. DLF-Trifolium (Denmark) - $391m - <2% 10. Takii (Japan) - $347m - <2% [3] 4) That last thing Monsanto and these companies are scared of is people getting sick. These companies are so rich and powerful, you wouldn't have the money or the means to go after them. How can they have economic losses, when their foods aren't even labeled that they are GMO. Oh yea, that's exactly why they aren't labeled! Because most people don't want them. Individuals aren't the only ones wary of these practices. Countries are banning them. Two Mexican states ban GM corn . http://foodfreedom.wordpress.com... Africa: Algeria, Egypt Asia: Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, Japan, Phillipines Europe: The European Union, Norway, Austria, Germany United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Greece, France, Luxembourg, Portugal Latin America: Brazil, Paraguay Middle East: Saudi Arabia Pacific: American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Australia, New Zealand [5] 4) Where do you get claims from? There is no evidence that GMO clean up the environment, and he did not back up his claim so I'll assume he made it up. Organic enterprises are common, the are just being overshadowed, and bullied by these Biotec companies. New research adds to the mountain of evidence that genetically modified crops not only require more pesticides — defeating one purpose of their existence — but lead to new insect populations that are resistant to the biopesticides contained in the crops. [6] As insects adapt to the GMO plants, the pesticide becomes worthless. GMO create a vicious cycle of further genetic alteration, it's not a one fixes all. [6] Organic and sustainable farming practices do not require endless amounts of genetic modification, heavy pesticide use, and the negative health effects that go along with it all. [6] It seems that when Monsanto isn't involved, farming becomes much simpler, healthy, and environmentally friendly. [6] As for the benefits, my opponent cited . http://library.thinkquest.org.... . http://www.articlesbase.com... without giving any credit. I will now address the fallacy, that GM foods can be an end to world hunger. It's only been causing more problems like stated above. A recent United Nations (UN) report explains that eco-farming, which uses natural growing methods rather than chemical- and GM-based methods, has actually boosted food production much more significantly than any GM methods have. [7] In truth, GMOs have failed in virtually every category of supposed benefit -- they simply do not live up to the industry hype. [7] To date there has not been one credible study proving GMO's to be safe. Science should not be stopped, but when science advances in a way that does more harm then good, it is time reconsider the people, and take the power away from these power hungry Biotect companies. Resources . http://redgreenandblue.org... [1] . http://www.csmonitor.com... [2] . http://www.gmwatch.org... [3] . http://eatdrinkbetter.com...[4] . http://www.purezing.com...[5] . http://naturalsociety.com... [6] . http://www.naturalnews.com... [7]