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fiveworlds, I see your point about the chance of increasing abortions. If genetic testing would become a common thing there would have to be rules put in place to prevent people from doing that. Maybe there could be an age restriction or if you choose to get the genetic test, abortion is no longer an option? As I wrote in my paper, "awareness of genetic mutations does more good than harm"(genetics). Hopefully when these people discover that their child is not what they expected, it will make them better people. In a perfect world, every parent would love their child no matter what genetics they have.

In my own opinion, genetic testing is a positive thing. However, taking samples from people without their consent does seem unethical. I can understand how you would really want to know the truth, but it might be better to go through court and get an issued DNA test. I wrote a paper about genetic testing and how it is an overall positive thing. Hopefully no would ever have to resort to stealing hairs off toothbrushes to find out if the baby is theirs.

Hello Everyone! I am wondering about everyone's position on genetic testing? Do you guys agree with it or are you totally against the idea? I wrote a paper in my college English class about genetic testing and posted it on a blog the rules prohibit me from advertising, so I'll post more about it here in this thread. I feel that it is a great method to prevent or start treatment early on diseases, and a way for scientists to learn about what genes cause certain mutations.