Genetic Technology and Food

Your Editorial Letter Your editorial letter is designed to have you state and defend an ethical position on the topic of genetic technology. You will write a clear introduction that includes a thesis statement, several body paragraphs and a thoughtful conclusion. Review the rubric for this Assignment by clicking on the Rubric icon on this page. Follow this format as you write your letter: Introduction: One paragraph that introduces the topic and contains a clear thesis statement. Your Position: One or two paragraphs that clearly state your position on genetic technology and contain support from one of the ethical theories covered in Unit 1. This will contain information from at least one outside source. Counter-Arguments: One or two paragraphs that address and refute counter-arguments from the opposing position. This should contain thoughtful reflection, clear analysis and insightful ethical reasoning. Conclusion: This summary paragraph will revisit the thesis statement without restating it and touch briefly on the content of your letter. The point of the assignment is for you to experience the process of writing as an effective tool in helping us to reflect deeply on a variety of ethical issues. Please use this as one resource : Reference Steinbock, B., London, A.J., & Arras, J.D. (2013). Ethical Issues in Modern Medicine (8th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill PLEASE USE THE ABOVE RESOURCE AND THEN ONE MORE OUTSIDE RESOURCE FOR TOTAL OF AT LEAST TWO. THIS IS THE ETHICAL THEORY I WOULD LIKE TO USE..EXAMPLE choose Utilitarianism because I fully believe in the greatest happiness principle. "The greatest happiness principle is also known as the principle of utility. The utility of an action is determined by its tendency to produce or promote happiness. Actions that result in happiness have positive utility; those that create misery have negative utility. In weighing the effects of an action, utilitarianism maintains that we must take into consideration all of the parties concerned and that all parties shall be given equal consideration. Thus, utilitarianism is committed to the value of equality"(Steinbock, 2012, p. 10). I have always looked at the consequences of a choice and base my decisions on that most of the time. I also look at how the consequences of my choice will affect the others that may be involved. How will it play out not only for myself but also for all those involved? That is how I base my choices in life. Reference Steinbock, Bonnie. Ethical Issues in Modern Medicine. 8th Edition. McGraw-Hill Learning Solutions, 2012. VitalBook file. Bookshelf