Looking at Monsanto through the John Rawls Theory and Functional Paradignm

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For this research paper I will be looking at Monsanto through the John Rawls theory and functional paradigm. Monsanto is the most recognized corporation in the farming industry. They are famous today for Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’s) which are changing our perception on how we buy and eat our food. Many countries in the world have been highly against GMOs and Monsanto, banning them from selling their products. However, United States and North America is pro GMOs. The United States might have misperception of Monsanto, as if letting them pretend to share the pie equally. Monsanto was established in 1901 and founded by John F Queeny. The company started in St. Louis, Missouri, as Monsanto chemical works. In the 1920s Monsanto expanded into basic industrial for chemicals (Rowell). With their experience in chemicals, they contributed research on uranium to help with the Manhattan project. Monsanto became a nuclear facility for the United States government until the late 1980s. In the 1940s Monsanto became a leader in synthetic fiber and plastic, however, on the EPA’s list Monsanto ranked fifth in generating the most total hazardous waste (Rowell). During the 1940’s Monsanto started to produce 2, 4-D which would be later used in the chemical, Agent Orange. It also produced the infamous DDT. This product was used to combat malaria, typhus and other insect borne diseases. DDT was an instant hit; military and civilian populations used it to protect themselves from mosquitos and insects. It was also used on crops, livestock and gardens. At the time people believed that it was not harmful to humans or animals; however, in recent years we have found that this is not true. In 1972, the EPA put a cancellation on DDT based on adve... ... middle of paper ... ...eported after aerial spraying. N.p., 7 Apr. 2008. Web. 10 Nov. 2013.. Merchant, M. Insects in the City. Texas A&M Agrlife, 14 Aug. 2012. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. . >. Perlman, Howard. Irrigation water use. USGS, 27 Aug. 2013. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. . Pesticides: Topical & Chemical Fact Sheets. US EPA, 9 May. 2012. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. . Rowell, Galen. Monsanto's Chemical Romance. EarthJustice, 2013. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. .

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