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Yes, genetically modifying babies should be legal
The genetic modification of babies could lead to medical breakthroughs that improve the lives of many people. The treatment carries no more risk than any other form of reproductive assistance and is a potential means of serving the common good.
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- Genetically modifying babies is a form of reproductive assistanceScientists accept other forms of reproductive assistance. Why not genetic modification?
- The procedure would allow people with transferable illnesses to have biological childrenThrough prohibiting genetic modification of babies, policymakers prevent individuals from experiencing parenthood
- The practice could enhance future generationsRefusing to test a procedure that could improve future generations' quality of life is short-sighted.