Pros And Cons Of Gene Editing

Averi Bates
4th

Should Gene Editing Be Performed on Human Embryos?

Gene editing is the changing of the human genome through artificial means like
CRISPR. It has several possible outcomes both positive and negative. Some possible positive outcomes would be the eradication of genetic diseases and the genetic enhancement of humanity becomes more genetically perfect beings, the negatives would include the creation of horrible defects that replace those eradicated diseases or the creation of designer babies. The dilemma that humanity faces is do the pros outweigh the cons? Is the possible prize worth the risk? There are many opinions regarding this issue both agreeing with genetic engineering and others disagreeing. Humanity at this point in time should never even consider using gene editing on human embryos because the not only do the pros not outweigh the cons but the pros have chilling implications themselves.
This could end so much hardship for so many people including generations not yet born. Diseases like Cystic fibrosis, Huntington's disease, possible even Parkinson's would cease to exist. As humanity works towards genetic perfection scientist will cut out genetic flaws and humans as a species will grow better possibly. However, these pros could quickly turn to cons if caution is not used. Something even worse could replace the genetic diseases cut out or, the creation of deep divides between people as not everyone would be “perfect” especially the first couple of