Should mankind be able to technologically design the next generation? The future could lie in our hands with new ways to make “designer babies.” 

Designer babies’ genes are manipulated by scientists while they are still developing. These babies could be immune to multiple diseases, or have various traits such as athletic ability or genius intelligence.

There are definitely benefits to producing children with certain stellar traits. However, there are also many ethical implications. 

Allowing scientists to manipulate mother nature is reminiscent of Hitler’s dream of “ethnic cleansing.” This was the systematic extermination of certain demographics that were considered inferior. 

During the Holocaust, Hitler attempted this “ethnic cleansing” by targeting Jews, gypsies, homosexuals, disabled people, and other minorities.

If governments allow scientists to start changing the genes of babies, who is to stop them from eliminating traits they consider inferior, like dark eyes and hair.

Also, creating designer babies brings mankind closer to cloning humans, which is a technology that has been around for decades. It is illegal in nearly all countries, but laws allowing designer babies could be a stepping stone to a cloning revolution. 

Though I might approve of some manipulation of genes to free a fetus of disease, I see no reason for parents to be allowed to predetermine gender or specific traits. 

There is a large category of Americans who refuse to buy genetically modified food, so I doubt they will approve of cloning or designer babies. If the creation of designer babies were put to a vote, it is likely that the common consensus would be one of disapproval. 

 People all over the world are still divided on the manipulation of an unborn babie’s genes. Until there is more information about the scientific implications of genetically designing babies, the nation should outlaw any dabbling in the business of designer babies.