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 @9ZVXBWMfrom Saskatchewan  answered…4wks4W

I think there should be some restrictions to ensure that there is not too much regulation that could cause problems.

 @9RBNFB7from British Columbia  answered…5mos5MO

Human genomic editing should only be done for genetic diseases or to correct epigenetic markers affecting the health of the individual, not affecting gametes

 @9R4Q69Pfrom Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

genetic modifications as in what? to save someone life? Or only because they want it?

 @9QZTDKHfrom Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

Yes only if the technology is proven to be safe for use, because then it would be like taking a medical surgery for a health issue.

 @9QW7TQZfrom Ontario  answered…6mos6MO

Yes, and nationalize it to make sure it is regulated properly and consistently.

 @9PGWNV4from Alberta  answered…6mos6MO

 @9P8NRFMNew Democratic from Alberta  answered…6mos6MO

 @9NLZHKSfrom British Columbia  answered…7mos7MO

if is regulated strictly and used for those who need it like people with immunity problems and not the highest bidder

 @9NJMFYZfrom Alberta  answered…7mos7MO

I agree with the idea of genetically modifying people but private companies should be in control of that because the government will just millitarize it

 @9NJKWVPLiberalfrom Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

 @9NJKGTBfrom Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

 @9MXNDX3from Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

Maybe to fix any diseases or genetic differences and maybe to prevent disease from occurring in the human body but not to change a person.

 @9FGSKLL from British Columbia  answered…7mos7MO

Yes, but only moderate regulation so that a corporate monopoly can not happen

 @9MSXW7RNew Democraticfrom Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

 @9MP7X29Conservativefrom Saskatchewan  answered…7mos7MO

No, adding chemicals to children to make them "better", as well as the possible mistakes, makes me completely disagree with the regulation.

 @9MP6SK2from Saskatchewan  answered…7mos7MO

 @9MP6H7Pfrom Saskatchewan  answered…7mos7MO

I think that's weird and shouldn't be allowed unless it's used to prevent illness or something life-threatening.

 @9MN6QYSfrom Alberta  answered…7mos7MO

yes, as long as it is known and approved by the people it is going to affect

 @9SNLZ3Sfrom British Columbia  answered…4mos4MO

Only for the benefit of communal health for all citizens and residents if they are required to have an organ transplant or genetic modification for better quality of life or to avoid death.

 @9RXS4P4 from Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

i feel like more research has to be done on the long term effects, and more risks should be eliminated before the use of CRISPR technology should become regulated.

 @9RJ6K3Vfrom Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, but all citizens should be ensured they have the inherent right to refuse medical treatments at all times.

 @9RCBSYBfrom Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

The government should regulate CRISPR with an eye to not regulating to the point of stifling innovation and scientific progress.

 @9RBVFQQfrom Prince Edward Island  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, but not too much. CRISPR has the potential to be transformative for the entirety of the human race and should be embraced as such.

 @9RBPNXJfrom Alberta  answered…5mos5MO

They should start thinking about how to properly do this. However it's important to remember genetic diversity is ultimately humanities best chance at future survival.

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Should parents be allowed to use this kind of technology to select specific traits for their unborn children?

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How do you feel about the idea of using technology to control future generations' traits or abilities?

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Can you name a potential positive or negative impact on nature and ecosystems if gene editing were widely applied outside humans?

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If you could change one genetic trait, what would it be and why?

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Do you think altering human genes to eliminate disease crosses an ethical line, or is it just the next step in human evolution?

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What responsibility do you think we have to regulate how much technology like this is used in our society?

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Would you personally use gene editing to eliminate a potential health issue in yourself or your family?

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Could making genetic modifications increase social inequalities, or would it reduce them?

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How would you feel if someone edited their DNA to increase intelligence—fair game, or unfair advantage?

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Do you believe using science to extend human lifespan is more of an opportunity or a danger?

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