Arguments Against Gmo

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The fight against Genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) has been happening since 1994 when commercial sale of genetically modified food first marketed. Studies have been made to try and prove that GMO’s are harmful to the body but there are no facts supporting there claim. The long-term effects of GMO’s are unknown while still having no real evidence to support their claim that GMO’s are unhealthy for the human body. But there are currently studies proving the benefits that GMO’s have on the body like, increased nutrients, also a more appealing taste. The claim that GMO’s cause no harm to the human body is an objective claim because it can’t be proven otherwise now. Thanksgiving is approaching which means Black Friday is right around the

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