Topic > The Ins and Outs of the Food Supply - 2064

They have literally gained control over the basic elements of life, threatening the integrity of the gene pool and our collective food security. “Today, because biotechnology is essentially unregulated, it is moving very much into the realm of science fiction as scientists actually try to create life. (Carlin, 2013). Isn't it time we put an end to this pursuit of science for profit? Americans should be concerned that “it's all about profit. Ninety percent of Americans' food budgets are spent on processed foods, which is where large food processing conglomerates like PepsiCo, Nestlé, and Kraft make their money." and “The industry has collaborated with food scientists to develop foods that use fats, sugars and salt that affect brain chemistry and are literally addictive, causing people to continually crave junk food.” Companies only produce food for profit, they don't care how it affects humans. Americans must put a stop to this