The majority of scientists think that this is a bad idea
We should heed the voices of scientific experts warning against this procedure's possible drawbacks.
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The Argument
Although some scientists perceive human gene editing as an exciting possibility, many others condemn the practice as extreme. During the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing, organizers concluded that a scientist's creation of the world's first gene-edited babies was "disturbing" and "irresponsible." The Center for Genetics and Society argues that this practice holds the frightening potential to change the inheritable traits of humans, which warrants the procedure's widespread rejection. Accordingly, more than forty countries have outlawed the procedure.[1] If the scientific community features such a strong rejection of this practice, we must trust their consensus and condemn the genetic modification of babies.
Counter arguments
In the past, the scientific community has condemned important medical breakthroughs. Because the majority have rejected progress before, the scientific community's scorn of genetic modification is not a good reason to abandon the project.
Premises
[P1] If most members of the scientific community warn against a practice, it is most likely a bad idea.
Rejecting the premises
[Rejecting P1] The argument assumes that the scientific community's opinion on this matter is trustworthy.