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Default 10-18-2004, 05:11 PM

[quote="Short Hand":4e86c][quote="Mr.Buttocks":4e86c]
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Originally Posted by SoLiDUS
Although unrelated to the article, wouldn't you rather have a genetically perfect baby?
Why play the nature lottery when a child can be given vastly superior genes thanks to
science?

I mean, why would I use a bicycle to travel 100 miles when faster, more efficient
means are available ? Back on topic: you're going to care for the child no matter if
it's natural or genetically engineered... so why not give it the best chances at a good
life ? If it's available, I say use it.


Sounds too close to what Herr Hitler had in mind for my liking.[/quote:4e86c]


You don't have to be white, to be genetically perfect. happy:[/quote:4e86c]

Of course you do! j/k

The idea of creating genetically "pure" children makes me slightly uneasy. I'm away to watch Gattica.
  
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