As cartas abaixo foram escritas por leitores de um artigo publicado na revista Time em 04/09/2000. Leia-as e responda às questões.
After reading your article about genetically modified foods, I am sure that the public debate about this subject is too serious to be left to organizations that rate high in theatrics but low in public education. If genetically engineered and enriched food could help starving people around the world, it would be a pity to lose this opportunity because of some well-fed protesters in silly costumes.
Silvina Beatriz Codina, Buenos Aires.
If the third world does not curb its exploding population growth, no amount of genetically altered food will save it. Family planning that will result in fewer children will improve the standard of living far more effectively than enriched rice.
Edward Robb, Vancouver.
a) Considerando o teor das cartas, qual era o tema discutido no artigo em questão?
b) Com base em que hipótese Silvina Beatriz Codina constrói seu argumento?