China's famous “father of hybrid rice†academician Yuan Longping – an 80-year-old “peasant spokesperson†has recently expressed his opinion on the more controversial genetically modified foods: GM foods need to be treated with caution and scientific treatment. Yuan Longping said that he is willing to take risks for science and take the lead to eat GM rice that is resistant to insects and disease. (April 9 People's Network)
At present, the safety issue of genetically modified rice is a concern for many experts, and the impact on the natural environment and human health in the end is not known. "Scientists cannot fully predict what kind of mutations may be caused by genetic modification of organisms and cause harm to the environment and humans. The possible impact on humans may not appear until several generations later." In this regard, Academician Yuan Longping expressed that he would take the lead in eating genetically modified rice and take risks for the scientific cause and human development.
Obviously, when little is known about the possible risks of eating genetically modified foods, Yuan academician is willing to take the lead. This is not only a kind of courage, but also a noble social responsibility and a great dedication to the scientific cause. It highlights the courageous loyalty of an old scientist to the cause of science and his dedication and focus on human peace and development. His moral style is admired.
From the "willingness" of Yuan Jiashi, what we have learned is an old scientist's infinite love for the people. I remember that in the 1980s, when foreign friends had faced the increasing population of our country, we were not worried that the biggest problem before China was the problem of eating. Yes, people use food as a heaven and solve the food problem of 1.3 billion people so that people worry about it. However, with his thin body, firm confidence, indomitable spirit, and tenacious will, Academician Yuan created a miracle of "changing the world with a seed." His great achievements made the world astonished.
"Why my eyes often contain tears, because I love this land deeply." Precisely because of its love for the people, Yuan’s academicians have not been afraid of difficulties and have been brave enough to climb; they have pursued the truth and explored it; they are willing to contribute and they have no regrets. This is true color, not impetuosity, not money. Confusion, noble morality that has not been fame and fortune earned the world’s admiration.
As a result, the author thought of some officials. Originally, "authorities were granted by the public, official power was used for civilian purposes." The power in the hands of officials is to serve the people and there is no special point. However, individual officials regard the power in their hands as a tool to display their wealth and seek personal gain, or to look at the interests of the people indifferently and to ignore the suffering of the people; or to stand in high spirits and stand alone in front of the masses. Some even set aside the power of the black market, madly grabbing property and committing it to the sinners of the people. In the face of the moral demeanor of Yuan Jiashi, what these people are doing is really not satisfactory.
For the sake of the people and the cause, Academician Yuan is willing to give up everything. This kind of love, this kind of spirit, and this kind of demeanor have moved us and it is worth learning for all Party members and cadres. To serve the people, we must learn this "discard."