re: What are your thoughts on human genetic engineering?

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I don't see a problem with any of that. I wouldn't draw a line anywhere for the issue

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Outside of of the possible population issues, I think the my biggest concern would be genetic racism and separation. Not everyone is going to be able to afford to have this done, and some children will inevitable be conceived without it. Watch Gattaca... here's a snippet of what's it's about...

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In "the not-too-distant future", eugenics (in the form of conceiving "improved" children by genetic manipulation) is common, and DNA plays the primary role in determining social class. A genetic registry database uses biometrics to instantly identify and classify those so created as "valids" while those conceived by traditional means and more susceptible to genetic disorders are derisively known as "in-valids". Genetic discrimination is forbidden by law, but in practice genotype profiling is used to identify valids to qualify for professional employment while in-valids are relegated to menial jobs.

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