2007-09-22 03:26:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Does my question imply I feel one way or the other about this? No it does not. Do not assume.
2007-09-22 03:41:38 · update #1
Do not assume I have prejudices too. But, yes, I would manipulate the gene as the world is today. Life as a homosexual is often hard on the individual. There is much prejudice still in this world. I would not want to subject my child to this.
2007-09-22 05:53:48 · answer #1 · answered by Marguerite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, you would probably have to destroy the fetus and start again. A new question indeed.
To answer this one though, assuming we could alter and existing gene sequence, HELL NO, I would not alter my baby. The world will become more accepting of gay folks over time and if we start changing people away from it as if it is not a valid way of being then we are falling down the slippery slope of choosing to change what nature has created.
2007-09-22 05:20:09 · answer #2 · answered by jfer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I find it interesting that some people on here look at homosexuality as an "illness"...or something that's "not their fault"...One person mentions how "cruel" life is because there are "lesbians in her family"...
This question is not a new one...and yes...scientists have discovered genetic differences in gay people...which gave rise to this question originally...and it's ethical ramifications.
(It also adds to the "Is homosexuality a 'lifestyle choice'...or are you born that way?" argument.)
Every parent wants what is best for their children. we want them to have all of the advantages in life that we, as parents, didn't. If you were told that your unborn child would be say, born blind, wouldn't you do everything in your power to fix it? What if you were told that your developing baby had a form of retardation and a simple genetic manipulation could repair it?
But now...what if you were told that a simple procedure could make your baby more intelligent?...Or better looking?..Or more athletic?.....That you could genetically "design" all of your baby's traits and features? Eventually we would wind up in a world where divisions would be even greater depending on how wealthy your parents are.
I'm afraid that genetic manipulation is a slippery slope when it comes to ethics...We are already very close to the "Brave New World" where we can breed test-tube people that are physically very strong and mentally very stupid for the purposes of manual labor...(Slaves?)...Or, If you're rich enough, you could have a clone....and whenever you needed an organ transplant..there would always be an exact donor for you. You see? Just because science CAN do a thing...it doesen't mean that we MUST do that thing!
One of the things that makes this world interesting is it's diversity....we have different races...we have people with handicaps...we have people with different sexual orientations...and we have cultural differences.
It's learning to live together DESPITE those differences that is essencial to our survival...not erradicating them!
2007-09-22 04:39:46 · answer #3 · answered by MACHNGUN 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If a parent were to consider this they lack the skills of a parent as well as any information of the real world. I would rather see the fetus altered rather than a life of despair that this child would face with such a parent.
If we ever found a religion gene, would could also extricate that as well.
And of course, in both cases, we could have the state impose this on the population.
2007-09-22 05:30:59 · answer #4 · answered by guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no gene sequence that will alter a fetus in this manner. You ask the impossible. People should get the idea of gene manipulation out of their heads even for certain illnessess. That way is certain to be the end of mankind.
On a lighter note, why do you think that gay people should be altered?
2007-09-22 03:40:20 · answer #5 · answered by Lizbiz 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, i would want my child to live a "normal" life where normalcy means either you're a girl or a boy, lest prejudices. I would want him to enjoy all the opportunities that life can offer. We may live in a generation where gays are found acceptable but still most of this is still merely hypocrisy.
2007-09-25 14:46:58 · answer #6 · answered by Lorna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO..
i would just make sure Jr. was born healthy..
i would love either way...
it's NOT the babies fault he/she was born that way..
2007-09-22 03:39:19 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! However, I don't believe it is a gene that causes this.
2007-09-22 03:40:11 · answer #8 · answered by ashlynn 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no way. would u?
2007-09-22 03:34:19 · answer #9 · answered by iluvmeeee 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋