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Genetic Engineering is an issue that touches upon the most profound ethical issues. When discussing the topic of genetic engineering we must be aware that there are two different types: therapeutic and enhancement. Therapeutic treatment is considered to be a type of gene restoration, where one's genes would be altered to fit within the parameters of typical person's. On the other hand, the other form of genetic engineering, gene enhancement is the idea of improving average typical genes to be above average. Therapeutic treatment is acceptable, if parents can prevent their child from having a serious or fatal disease, they should be able to pay for genetic treatment if they can afford to do so. However, I completely disagree with the process of genetic enhancement; a parent should not be able to alter their child's genes from typical or average to above average. If humans even consider gene enhancement for their children, they should revise what is morally and ethically right......

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