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Howard 1 GMO’s and the Bandwagon that has Followed Justine Howard University of Arizona Global Campus PHI103: Informal Logic Sarah Babbitt October 16, 2023

Howard 2 Introduction Over the last thirty years, GMOs has yet to gain the trust of a majority of the population. Although only backed by speculation, many shoppers will pass on a food option once it is discovered that the source derived from a GMO product. It even goes as far as many popular brands advertising that their products contain “No GMOs,” in order to gain the trust of their potential consumer. There has been studies conducted that compare cancer rates of cancer rising in areas that do not consume a lot of GMOs compared to areas that do consume GMOs and the rate of these concerning health issues rose at the same percentages (FDA). Much of the doubt that has arose about GMOs is just speculation that continues to spread throughout social groups and online with bandwagon fallacies. First Argument 1.) GMOs undergo tests to ensure public safety before being released to the general public.

Howard 3 2.) Cancer rates have risen the same in areas that do not consume GMOs, so it is safe to assume that GMOs are not the cause of this rise. 3.) GMOs could solve the issue of food production and supply food faster than natural harvest times. 4.) GMOs could save the meat market as many people are predicting that it will no longer be able to be available if something does not change. 5.) Some GMOs were created to solve problems of disease within fruit, or to increase vitamin/nutrient content. 6.) GMOs have broadened the range of options at the grocery store by creating new versions of fruit/vegetables and by increasing yields on species that already existed. Conclusion: GMOs are safe and are being created to solve different issues within the food production industry. Opposing Argument 1.) GMOs have not been around long enough for the studies to be completely accurate for predicting the heath issues they may be causing. 2.) You should not mess with nature because you never know the type of effects it can cause Conclusion: GMOs have not been around long enough for the studies to be completely accurate for predicting health issues that they could be causing. Analysis of Arguments The argument presented that is for the use of GMOs is valid. The premises support the conclusion, and all of the premises are valid as well. The argument is backed by scientific research, and this makes it a strong argument. The argument is really hard to disagree with one realizes that the facts presented would make it hard to disagree with the use of GMOs. The

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