1. The authors in this chapter who support genetically engineered crops—L. Val Giddings, Jonathan Rauch, and Dennis T. Avery —often point to the fact that there is no scientific proof that GM crops are unsafe. The authors who oppose genetically engineered crops—John Grogan, Cheryl Long, and Ricarda Steinbrecher—argue that their side effects are uncertain, and that those who produce them must prove they are safe for consumers and the environment. What standard of proof do you think should be required before genetically engineered crops can be legally grown? Use quotes from the viewpoints while constructing your answer.
2. An oft-used argument made by those who oppose genetically engineered crops—such as John Grogan, Cheryl Long, and GeneWatch—is that a few multinational corporations own them. Because corporations are accountable to their stockholders, opponents argue, they are motivated by profit...