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Originally posted by BentNotTwisted
I'm pretty sure people are already able to select the embryo based on genetic defects. What if you have a family history of some genetic disease? Wouldn't it be a relief to choose an embryo you know didn't carry the defect and thus your offspring would not have to live with some tragic disease?
Yes, it is unnatural selection. It's also called progress.
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Now that you put it that way, I see where something like this could actually be good to at least have the option for. I agree with the genetic disease aspect definately. Who wouldn't want to have a healthy child born without the disease that is prevalent in their family.
As for the skin color theory; I mean, that's just a little far-fetched. Who would really want to change their child's skin color?