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Lead Implies People Genetic Problems Undesirable Creating Prejudice

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)
Title Against Embryonic Screening
Remarks Public Display of Affection
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1) Implies people with genetic problems are 'undesirable', creating prejudice
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1) Implies people with genetic problems are 'undesirable', creating prejudice
2) Could lead to parents wanting to choose babies with desirable characteristics
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2) Could lead to parents wanting to choose babies with desirable characteristics
3) Can lead to termination of pregnancy (abortion)
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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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