As a society, we need to think about what fairness means. Is the ability to reproduce a basic human right Is it part of medical care And does it extend to all people, regardless of their age, sexual preference, and health condition Once we get even a rough consensus around this issue (even if it is forged at a state level) we can begin to craft policies that make sense. Where should we draw the line on what kinds of children people can create, and what kinds of technology they can employ We've already said no to reproductive cloning.
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