We should stop GMOs

We should stop GMOs

  Today, a presentation was given by two people and their topic was about “GMO”. Actually, I was not familiar with the topic GMO. However, It was very interesting and shoking to me because I did not realize there have already been various GM foods in Korea and even I have been eating them for a long time. The foods that I have everyday such as bread, tofu, corn snacks and sausages, contain ingredients derived from GMOs.

  Actually, It`s unacceptable to me. I don`t think It`s good for our health. Some people might say GMOs can solve the food problems in many countries struggling with famine. But, in my point view, It`s not a real solution. There is concern that GMOs create crops that have not been proven safe for human consumption. Modified crops which are being widely used in many contries can become resistant to herbicides which lead to an increase in herbicide use. So, I think ultimately, GM foods have the potential for a health disaster since They raise many potential health concerns. And other than this, there might be many other problems with GMOs.

  In conclusion, what I want to say is that we should stop using them to solve the foods problems. We`d better find another solution. We have the right to eat healthy foods. So, I`ll start to stop eating GM foods and In order to do that, from now on, I will check if the word “organic” is on the label of the food products before buying them.

I hope the meaninig of “GMO” will not become “OMG(Oh, My God !!)

Social Commerce

-Social Commerce-

 Today, two people made a presentation and their topic was social commerce. But I think they gave a presentation on social shopping rather than social commerce. Actually, social commerce means that people do e-commerce through online social actions. It`s kind of bigger concept than social shopping. Social shopping means only group purchasing like their presentation.

 Recently, social commerce has been a big issue and especially, social shopping became the most popular form in online shopping. Although It`s been a short time since social shopping companies started businesses but they are growing so fast. Actually, that`s the problem. As many social shopping companies are starting–up their businesses, many problems are also occurring fast. In my point of view, the most serious problem is service difference. I mean there are some differences between half price service and normal price service. Although customers buy the coupons for half price they are supposed to be served the same quality of service as normal price. But, some companies provide poor quality of service to the customers who use the coupons. I think It`s insane. They have the rights to get good services because they made a group purchase. That`s how it works. Fortunately, these problems are getting taken care of. But it still happens.

  In conclusion, what I want to say is that social shopping companies should be responsible for what they are providing. Needless to say, they have to focus on not only the products but also customer care because they are “Social" shopping companies, not just “Shopping” companies.

-Free school meal-

-Free school meal-

  Last Monday, we discussed free school meal. It was interesting to me because most people in my table agreed with free school meal. I was the only one who disagreed. There are several reasons to support my opinion.

  First, I think It is kind of political populism. Some politicians insist on free school meal plan so that they can make people support them and get votes. They say we should implement free school meal plan for all students in Korea. But I think, actually, It is a waste of taxpayer`s money since we have to pay more taxes to help some rich families which can easily afford their meal. So I think it is really monkey business. I do not want to pay taxes to help rich people. Second, Free school meal for all students is not a real solution. I mean if it is carried out, then, all students might get free school meals. But we should cut down other budgets such as education budget, health budget and welfare budget. There are lots of people in need. We don`t have to set a huge budget for only free school meal. In order to make better welfare systems, we should consider not only one plan but many other things.

  In conclusion, free school meal plan is one of the welfare systems. Government might need to implement it. But the important thing is that it should not be used for some politicians. We have to carry out that system step by step. And also we have to consider the overall welfare system.

My first journal.

- Rising Oil Prices -

  Nowadays, Rising oil prices are becoming a serious problem. Actually, It has been a big issue for a long time. According to news report, daily output of petroleum by oil producing countries is 85 million barrels. But Global demands for oil is 87 million barrels a day. so according to the law of supply and demand, It`s no wonder that oil price is increasing continually. Actually, It repeatedly goes up and down and Many countries around the world have been through this kind of problem.

  But, In my opinion, the most important thing that we should realize is that today`s rising oil prices are bringing up serious economic problems such as rising bus fares, market price and production costs. Unfortunately, these are severely influencing lower-income groups. However, There will be nothing to worry about for higher-income groups and the gap between the rich and the poor will be widening. I think this is the most serious problem that we have to solve. We must stop this by doing several things in our daily life. Here are my suggestions. First, we should try to use public transportation. I mean not everyday but at least one or two days during the week. Second, we should unplug electronic appliances when those are not in use. And lastly, We should separate the recyclables from the garbage before we throw them away.

Besides these, There are so many things we can do to cut down on oil consumption. And by doing these things, I believe we can stop rising oil prices and keep our economy stable. I don`t think it`s too late. It`s all up to ourselves.