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Old 02-22-2004, 08:13 PM   #11
Troubleshooter
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Originally posted by Slartibartfast
I find the idea of tampering with humans (adults, children, fetuses, and fertalized eggs) to be a very morally charged issue. It treats genetically unique individuals as objects that can be shaped, used, and discarded at will, rather than treating them as true human beings.
Ethically as well. One of the core ethics is that people can't be used as a means to an end. But where does the idea of seeding the gene pool with an improved breed of fish to pull the average up fall?
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