The article starts,
"First it was human embryos. Now scientists are trying to develop another way to modify human DNA that can be passed on to future generations, NPR has learned.
Reproductive biologists at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City are attempting to use the powerful gene-editing technique called CRISPR to alter genes in human sperm. NPR got exclusive access to watch the controversial experiments underway"
Here is the link to the article:
scientists attempt edit dna in human sperm
We so quickly forget how something seemingly so noble a cause, as possibly curing a genetic disorder can quickly turn to evil. You can almost hear it, off in the distance..."its for the greater good" or "we just want what's best for you (or society, people..)" and finally "you'll be giving them (him or her) a leg up on everyone else".
Who gets to make the decision, the Doctor, the Scientist or how about your county clerk's office. We could have a government agency that monitors that the equilibrium be maintained. To many boys in this county so we are going to have to tell the breeding center to only allow girls for awhile. Oh, not enough green eyes, you better fill out the paperwork and give them a call. They must have missed your daughter, she looks different. Just have her euthanized and go with pre-selection eugenics and you'll have the best of the best.
This is short article, read the NPR one and then it can be discussed in the comment section.
