From: Dr Sebby (drsebby@hotmail.com)
Date: Thu Mar 04 2004 - 15:34:03 MST
...when considering eugenics and the like, how would one approach such
genetic mutations such as sickle-cell anemia? i would imagine that were it
not for the existence of malaria, such a trait would be considered entirely
negative, useless, and destructive to the human organism...and thus
eliminated.
...this example brings up an important question; shouldnt we make sure we've
acheived sufficient mastery over genetics before we start trying to make
significant subtractions? or at least be extremely careful in our
assessments? unfortunately, genetic mutation is a survival mechanism with
the interest of the whole in mind...not the individual. so if we're going
to put the cart before the horse, we better make certain we have the
capacity to switch the horse and cart back again. or just strap Walter to
the horse's back.
...for now i say, "say NO to retardation!"
DrSebby.
"Courage...and shuffle the cards".
----Original Message Follows----
From: "Erik Aronesty" <erik@zoneedit.com>
Reply-To: virus@lucifer.com
To: virus@lucifer.com
Subject: Re: RE virus: More bush democracy
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2004 10:59:40 -0400
Haven't ruined it. Put it into perspective.
A free society, a true system that values life in any form...is required
before genetic engineering can proceed responsibly.
We depend heavily on a diverse and thriving ecosystem.
People don't understand that we'd all be dead if there were no bacteria on
this planet.
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