Arguments against embryonic screening include the implication that individuals with genetic problems are undesirable, the potential for selecting 'designer babies', and the possibility of leading to abortions.
Against Embryonic Screening: 1) Implies people with genetic problems are 'undesirable', creating prejudice 2) Could lead to parents wanting to choose babies with desirable characteristics 3) Can lead to termination of pregnancy (abortion)
| Original | 1) Implies people with genetic problems are 'undesirable', creating prejudice 2) Could lead to parents wanting to choose babies with desirable characteristics 3) Can lead to termination of pregnancy (abortion) |
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| Title | Against Embryonic Screening |
| Remarks | Public Display of Affection |
| Settings | 1,1,0 | n,n,n,n |
| Text1 | 1) Implies people with genetic problems are 'undesirable', creating prejudice ... ... |
| Text2 | 1) Implies people with genetic problems are 'undesirable', creating prejudice 2) Could lead to parents wanting to choose babies with desirable characteristics ... |
| Text3 | ... 2) Could lead to parents wanting to choose babies with desirable characteristics 3) Can lead to termination of pregnancy (abortion) |
| Full | 1) Implies people with genetic problems are 'undesirable', creating prejudice 2) Could lead to parents wanting to choose babies with desirable characteristics 3) Can lead to termination of pregnancy (abortion) |
Tags: b6, bio, inherited-disorders
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