Since the inception of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) in the 1970’s, the topic has been one of great debate and controversy. In the past, it was mostly due to a lack of knowledge, and people’s concerns over the general effectiveness of the procedure. In recent years there has been a new topic of discussion: whether or not it is ethical to alter the genes in harvested embryos before re-implanting these embryos back inside the mother’s womb. Current technologies have made it possible to test for genetic disorders so that parents can decide whether or not they want that embryo implanted or not. This practice is not ethical, and drawing a line is simply too difficult. Such procedures should not be employed, and even the practice of in-vitro fertilization is questionable in itself.

According to the Grolier Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, one of the most common causes of infertility in women is a disorder in the fallopian tubes or oviduct, most commonly a blockage. IVF often enables conception despite such a blockage by creating what is now termed “test tube babies” (Grolier 31). Sadly, not everyone is able to have their own children. While most people see this as a cu

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The obvious question is: Where is the line drawn? The answer is it is impossible to draw a line that will stand strong. If scientists can test for genetic disorders, they can also test for factors that are not dangerous to a babies health, such as hair and eye color, and other appearance-related factors. Although the slippery slope argument is used often, it certainly applies here. The attempted production of a “perfect race” has already been seen in Adolf Hitler’s time. Allowing people to pick and choose their embryos, discarding the undesirable ones, is just another form of genocide. There is no question that many people have an idea of what is perfect beauty, and if people are given the chance to change the appearance of their children to make them beautiful, many will jump on it.

The Reproductive Genetics Institute, a place which aids couples in IVF and other genetic procedures, makes ridiculous arguments as to why their Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis is acceptable. Their excuse is actually sad, as they state, “The RGI offers preimplantation and preconception genetics diagnosis to families at risk for producing offspring with genetic disorders who wish to avoid elective abortion or to prevent the birth of an abnormal child” (Reproductive 1). According to t

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