DEONTOLOGICAL
Deontology is performing a duty or moral obligation. It entails scientists and lawmakers to make decisions that are honest and doing what is best for people. Feeding something to the entire population without them even knowing what they are eating, in itself is not a deontological decision, because it is now being honest to the public. Let alone, when the food may be harmful to the people, or even a small number of people, a deontologist would not allow this food to be given to the public because it is not in the best interest of the public. Scientists would not be fulfilling their duty to better the world, and lawmakers would not be fulfilling their duty to make sure the people are safe and are informed.(2) (4)
In Relation to Genetically Modified Foods:Using the basic principal that a scientific technique should not be used if the affects are unknown, a deontologist would conclude that GMO's should not be used. More tests should be done before the decision is made to use them in order to clarify all the "potential" risks and prove them wrong.
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