First survey Ms. Betsy Payne answered the questions with this response:

"Yes – I know what a GMO is (genetically modified organism).

Yes – I am ok with eating them.

I think overpopulation is an issue now.

GMO's have their place in helping feed the world.

If you have a glow in the dark tree – I want one! 

On the serious side though, I don’t think you should modify something just for fun but look at the real applications of it.  Hardier food in a hungry country makes sense, especially with climate issues we are experiencing.  Glow in the dark cats as an expensive accessory does not."

After reading her response I understand fully her perspective on the subject of GMO and overpopulation and believe she provides valid points.

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) are organisms such as plants and animals that undergo unnatural genetic changes in order to produce a man made result.

Many sources, such as an analysis of 24 different studies on the effects that GMOs have on animals, carried out by Snell et al, give evidence that GMOs are not harmful. However, many researchers are not convinced of this. Much of this controversy stems from the fact that no epidemiological studies have been carried out on humans to test the effects of GMOs.

Overpopulation is the function of numbers compared to the amount of resources available. It can occur due to an increase of birth rates, a decrease in mortality rates, or a decease in resources.

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sonimacom/gmos_b_7880026.html

The purpose of this blog is to understand and compare public knowledge and opinion in the United States and Spain regarding science and its use of GMO's to solve the problem of lack of resources due to overpopulation. This study is being done by International Baccalaureate students in the United States and Spain. The questions that will be asked of people will be the following: 

1. Do you know what GMOs are?
2. Are you OK with eating your everyday knowing there are GMO's in them?
3. Do you think overpopulation will be an issue in the not so far future?
4. Do you think GMO’s will help to face this problem?
5. What do you think about other applications of GMOs, like planting genetically modified trees that glow instead of street-lights?