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"The California Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act” known as Proposition 37 will require food manufacturers to label food with genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). If the bill passes, it will be the first law in the United States that required GMO labeling. Some European countries already mandate GMO labeling, but efforts to pass legislation in the United States have met resistance. Over a dozen other states have failed to pass proposed labeling laws. Food manufacturer argue that the bill is unnecessary because GMO are safe. They believe labeling will drive up food costs and will confuse consumers. Proponents of the legislation assert that consumers have a right to know what is in their food.

Genetic modification, also called genetic engineering, the alteration of genetic material through processes not found in nature. Scientists use genetically modified organisms to protect crops. add variety to certain foods. Some people believe that the genetic modification of foods effects safety. Corporations that produce genetically modified foods point to hundreds of studies that show that they are safe. California voters will soon make a choice about GMO foods labels, and both sides are spending millions of dollars to influence their decisions. The result of the ballot initiative will reverberate throughout the nation.

Based on the author’s tone, how would he or she likely vote on Proposition 37?
  1. The author would likely vote NO on proposition 37.
  2. The author would likely vote YES on proposition 37.
  3. The author would likely abstain from voting on Proposition 37.
  4. There is not enough information to answer this question.
Explanation
Answer [A]: Based on the author’s tone, one could determine the author would likely vote no on Proposition 37. The author has noted that other states have failed to pass the legislation. The author has also listed very specific reasons why the legislation would be a negative influence, including raising food prices and confusing consumers. Finally, the author has noted that hundreds of studies point to the safety of GMOs.
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