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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Response rates from 18.4k Canada voters.
88% Yes |
12% No |
88% Yes |
12% No |
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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as long as they can be held accountable with fail safes put into place as it is a slippery slope into eugenics territory
@9YJ9C4Y2wks2W
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.
@9WW3GTH4wks4W
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.
@9WC23621mo1MO
Yes, as long as the advancements are thoroughly tested and verified to be free of long term negative side effects
@9WBDHC51mo1MO
well any government cannot be trusted at any level about medical research since we all know who finances all this...
@9W8GJCB1mo1MO
To the highest degree, this is an extremely important issue with keeping people alive and preventing possible biological warfare.
@9W46KMM1mo1MO
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.
@9VVGC591mo1MO
No, we should not open the pandora's box to modifying DNA which can have harmful social implications in the future
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