Designer babies

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Designer babies Now you know what is meant by the
term, you can begin to formulate your own
opinions. Over the next few decades there will be
many changes in what we can do with our genes and
these decisions will come down to you. Looking
at these statements, decide whether you agree or
disagree
2
By choosing the partner you produce a child with,
you are already beginning to select what
characteristics your child will have. So how is
designer babies any different?
3
People would design babies for selfish reasons
instead of to prevent disease or suffering.
4
This technology could avoid the suffering of
children with inherited conditions.
5
Using these new technologies we can all live
longer, better and healthier lives.
6
There could be prejudice and discrimination
against non - designed babies.
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Everyone should have access to designer baby
technology, regardless of cost, age or where they
live
8
This could lead to a future inbalance between the
sexes
9
Not every genetic illness is a prison sentence.
10
If it was my child I would want them to have the
best start in life and so would do whatever was
necessary.
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There needs to be laws to stop people doing
whatever they want with this technology.
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In a world already becoming looks obsessed,
this technology will create a greater desire to
become perfect