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Soto 1
Andres Soto
Prof. Kate Harrington
English-1020
22 February 2015
Moving To a More Sustainable Way of Living
The author did a very critical analysis of both sides of the spectrum by bringing
up very valid/relevant points currently on debate related to the discussion of genetically
modified organisms (GMO). He makes a case of why it is important to have a
clear/accurate description of a product on the ingredients list, as well as trying to move
forward with the growth of our communities as the numbers of mouths to feed keep
climbing. In his proposal he suggests, we should be more critical before advancing in
our decision making as far as environmental concerns/advances go. He also is
recommending a more unbiased final decision made from the leaders of the projects
before coming to a final conclusion. Basically, his case in the end, rest in the lines of
assuring information is efficient in every way necessary after deep analysis, involving
experimentation to verify and finally fully optimize ongoing farming/growing processes,
rather than assuming from previous experiences. In that sense we assure a healthy
way before any way. The author made a clear statement of the necessity for
optimization of the agricultural processes in a more responsible manner relative to a
more developed, more sustainable environment while keeping in mind the nature of
health in the new effectively synthesized products. This article effectively uses ethos,
logos, and pathos persuading the audience the right way.
Soto 2
Throughout the article there was proper establishment of credibility, the author
made some strong contextual correlations throughout the whole essay providing very
specific vocabulary, defining terms and concepts that are vital for the understanding of
this discussion. The information that he presented is very accurate and he also
presented citations with the respective references. For example, when the author
provided the numbers of genetically engineered crops vs conventional crops, he said,
“Today almost 90 percent of soy crops and 80 percent of corn crops in the United
States sprout from genetically engineered seeds. Forty-five million acres of land
worldwide contain genetically engineered crops. From the perspective of commercial
agriculture, the technology has been seamlessly assimilated into traditional farming
routines.” (McWilliams P. 1). Also, by keeping his attitude/tone neutral and giving
