Genetic Enhancements

I have mixed opinions on genetic enhancement. I recognize my inconsistency because it is all relatively the same process of gene interference or interactions. I agree with the concept of IVF. While I would support adoption over IVF for parents who want children and cannot have them.  I can also accept the reasoning behind wanting genetically similar children. I think that IVF supports life, and in some ways the sanctity of life, maybe in terms acceptable by Buddhist karma. I also think that genetic enhancement to avoid genetic illness is morally permissible, because that is also improving the quality of life. When genetic enhancement includes picking and choosing traits or cosmetic appearances through gene manipulation, then I believe you cross the line of moral impermissibility. That is too superficial of a reason to me to begin playing with genetics. I also think the line is crossed when dealing with gender selection of children. That can offset the very nature of a society, and be biologically detrimental. Transgenesis while in the de Fonseca article may be a part of natural evolution seems dangerous as well when humans play with it. However, that may just be my ignorance.