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  • People get what they want in at least the physical features of the child they concieve.

  • Inheritable genetic diseases could be avoided.

  • It just seems unethical to control what someone will look like before they're even born. Maybe you think it's attractive to be tall, or blonde, but maybe he/she will always wish for an athletic body and dark hair. Why not just leave it to chance?

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    Do you think we should be allowed to genetically design our own babies?

  • Wow, that's INSANE. I hope it never happens!

  • I'm sitting on the fence. Maybe it should be OK with strict regulations

  • Wow, that's crazy but so cool! We should definitely do it!

  • I'm for in vitro fertilization and selection based on genetics, if it would save another's life.

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