Genetic engineering involves modifying the DNA of organisms to prevent or treat diseases. Proponents argue that it could lead to breakthroughs in curing genetic disorders and improving public health. Opponents argue that it raises ethical concerns and potential risks of unintended consequences.
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@9QNDV5PRhinoceros10mos10MO
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
@B299V9W3mos3MO
The government research regarding health care is too corrupt and tied with psychopathic CDC and big Pharma.
@9YJ9C4Y5mos5MO
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.
@B4P27XC4 days4D
Yes but not for creating the best soldier or person. Needs to be tightly regulated by independent gov and public people oversight
Yes but only for untreatable life-threatening diseases to reduce the likelihood of such technologies being used for eugenicist purposes
@B4CGD6F3wks3W
This could be used similarly to eugenics and so I'd like to hear the opinions of the disabled people it could effect before saying "yes."
@B46SLTTConservative 4wks4W
As 'survival of the fittest' does not exist for the humans since we will always care and have compassion for human life, our gene pool will continue to pass down genetic defects. We need a way to fix our defects which will reduce the escalating strain on our health care system.
@B45RNV84wks4W
Yes, as long as it is used to heal, cure and prevent diseases and illnesses, not for things like you see on t.v. where someone ends up deformed like with 3 arms or a big blob.
@B3MHVY71mo1MO
No, we cannot afford to direct our funding to such an expensive project exspecially due to the fact that this is new and would take a long time and a lot of money that could be used for anything along the lines of community buildings and schools and hospitals where needed.
@B3FC9K92mos2MO
I think there’s a science answer to this and there’s a humanity answer to this… I don’t know which one to give.
@B35B8BD2mos2MO
No, they should fund more research in preventative medicines like stress management, environmental toxins and nutrition.
@B34QTLR2mos2MO
Yes, however as long as the labs the genetic engineering is occurring are monitored to ensure safety and sanitization.
@B2W3N3H2mos2MO
Yes but with appropriate safeguarding to protect individuals and their genetic makeup and ensure there is no negatives with having genetic material available to insurance companies.
@B2PMG8R3mos3MO
There are better things to focus on than creating better genetics for the future and should focus on the now
@B2LZCJT3mos3MO
I believe this should be done for things like cancer, Parkinson’s, and other similar diseases that gradually become more prevalent and limits cognitive abilities as you age. But it is a slippery slope into eugenics.
@B2J775M3mos3MO
Yes, but only to treat and prevent diseases, not to genetically engineer people or lean towards eugenics.
@9ZRT2HK5mos5MO
yes but only to treat and prevent diseases but not to genetically engineer people for any other reason
@9W8GJCB6mos6MO
To the highest degree, this is an extremely important issue with keeping people alive and preventing possible biological warfare.
Yes, but only if The research organization takes the best interests of the country into account And is unbiased
@B2BM93X3mos3MO
yeah but private companies should do it themselves. The U.S.A. has the best record for eradicating diseases because they have the private money to do so.
@B23K9GG4mos4MO
It depends on the circumstances and their should people ensuring everyone is making good decisions and not starting new problems
@9YJQM5LNew Democratic5mos5MO
as long as they can be held accountable with fail safes put into place as it is a slippery slope into eugenics territory
@9P965MFConservative10mos10MO
I believe it is important, however, there are other pressing matters that I think the government should invest more money in.
@B4RBL8J22hrs22H
NO, but not for the reasons listed in the description. I want the government out of a lot of things. Please stop funding ALL THE THINGS.
@B4R2Y9D1 day1D
With restrictions and regulations to ensure ethical research and not to overstep into genetic engineering for cosmetic/aesthetic purposes.
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