Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

as long as they can be held accountable with fail safes put into place as it is a slippery slope into eugenics territory

It’s a thin line. Lots of rules would have to be set in place for using this kind of thing for me to feel comfortable about the idea.

It depends on what is being considered a disease. Considering homosexuality was classified as a disease not too long ago, it seems like too much of a blanket term to be in usage for genetic prevention.

Yes, as long as the advancements are thoroughly tested and verified to be free of long term negative side effects

well any government cannot be trusted at any level about medical research since we all know who finances all this...

To the highest degree, this is an extremely important issue with keeping people alive and preventing possible biological warfare.

Yes, make it as long as one’s life can ever last. A democracy to quality humans leads to a greater future of humanity in Canada’s society.

No, we should not open the pandora's box to modifying DNA which can have harmful social implications in the future

We should ask more ethical questions before going full steak ahead. Ask more philosophical and ethical questions

Yes, but only if they companies provide yearly breakdowns of where the funds are going. After 5 years if they don't provide any (proven) improvements, funding stops.

Yes, but how will this affect the economy? And how will the government respond to something like this?

No, I don’t want the government funding things, but genetic engineering is cool and fun. Plus, who knows? Maybe we get a superhero out of it!

Yes, we should fund more research. But the government should watch over the research. To ensure it is happening ethically

This question is vague. Genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment is different in terms of whether it’s done on humans, crops or food.

Yes, but it should be strictly reserved to medicinal use and exclude all meddling in reproduction and human cloning

I would say yes to some extent as long as it's for a preventional reason like for instance preventing a deadly disease that affects the whole society not on just a handful on people..

No, but in the future, if diseases like monkey pox was to reach a covid 19 level of concern, then I would want that a top priority.

Only for specific diseases such as alzheimers, dementia, etc. i would not support funding research into getting rid of people with autism or down syndrome.

They have to be VERY VERY VERY careful when they do it but it can save lives and somebody is going to do it eventually so yes

Yes, but only if The research organization takes the best interests of the country into account And is unbiased

no, that is nothing but neo eugenics, a neo nazi school of thought, which our government and forefathers disagree with/ died protecting against

Yes, Excepting that our government correctly uses peer reviewed research that identifies diseases and the likes.

I believe it is important, however, there are other pressing matters that I think the government should invest more money in.

Would you want to know if your DNA had been engineered, or do you think the results matter more than the process?

Do you think altering genes to eliminate diseases crosses an ethical line, or is it just a natural progression of science?

How would you feel if genetic engineering could allow you to choose certain traits in your future children?

Is it more dangerous for us to not explore the benefits of genetic engineering, or to take the risk of using it without fully understanding the consequences?

Would you support genetic engineering if it were only used for medical purposes, or does that still raise concerns for you?

How do you think genetically modified humans would be treated in society—is it more likely to bring equality or division?

Should all people have equal access to genetic engineering, or is it okay if only those who can afford it use it?

What fears come to mind when you think about modifying the DNA of living organisms, and are those fears valid?

Is there a trait or characteristic you would want to change about yourself if genetic modification were available?

How might society change if everyone could eliminate health risks or enhance abilities using genetic engineering?