Mandatory Labeling Argumentative Analysis

GMO’s are foods that have been genetically altered to have the most desirable characteristics. There are individuals who want to these foods to come with labels while others think it is a bad idea. In article one, “Although Some GMO Sympathizers Embrace Mandatory Labeling, It’s A Disaster In Waiting,” by Jon Entine, argues that sticking labels on GMOs will create problems and there no need to for them. Article two, “Even if GMOs are safe, mandatory labeling is a good Idea,” by Mahni Ghorashi, argues that labeling GMOs is a good idea and a human right. The articles argue labeling issues, people’s views, economic matters and understand GMO and Organic food rivalries plus understand consumer emotions.
About 80% of foods contain GMOs, there are people oppose and people comply with labeling GMO foods. A study was conducted, being aware that 93% of the public had voted for labeling, this study …show more content…
Both articles express their understanding, Entine reveals that Non-GMO companies are the major supporters in demanding GMO labeling because they benefit from it. Ghorashi illustrates that the organic industry see labeling as an advantage because it is a rapid growing label trend with sales items growing up to $3 billion according to the Wall Street Journal. Both individuals also see the the consumer side of the labeling issue.
As both sides see the economic side they also understand the consumer and there reason for their thinking on labeling laws. Entine reports that studies have shown that consumers may want a label for safety reasons and goes to say, “ ...why would government mandate a label on food if they weren't trying to warn us of something?(Entine 5) ”. Ghorashi explains that consumers are demanding assurance that their foods are safe to eat. The articles understand that the consumers their concern about their food and safety with this new GMO