This is an interesting ethical question. I think it would be great to modify genes that cause diseases, but to take it past that would be immoral I think. I can definitely see this as easily becoming a slippery slope.
You should watch the movie Gatacka. It's great, and deals with this issue.
You should watch the movie Gatacka. It's great, and deals with this issue.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
