Designer's Babies: The Consequences Of Genetic Engineering

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Designer’s babies are just another slippery slope into raising ethnical debate and issues. Even though scientists are viewing genetic engineering as a way of combating genetic illness and mutation, however they may run the risk of turning children into merchandise. Product like items, ready to be picked up from the shelf’s, allowing the parents and scientists to have that sort of control on what the child would look like, intelligence and traits. (Charnell Jones, 2012) They are basically stripping the Childs freedom of choice and individuality away from them. Playing God and fighting against nature can only lead to serious consequences in the long-term. On the other hand scientists have been able to make a positive change on genetically transforming