In 1933, the world’s most famous dictator rose to power. Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party controlled Germany for twelve years, imposing their beliefs on their country and the other countries they gained control of during World War II. One of the most horrendous policies Hitler imposed was eugenics, the creation of a master race. Although he did not have blond hair or blue eyes, Hitler believed these were important qualities for a superior race. This quest led to the murders of over six million Jews, Christians, disabled, and elderly (Black). It may seem like the policy of eugenics was buried with the defeat of the Nazi Party, but the idea of a master race is becoming an increasing possibility today. Advances in technology, such as designer
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This is considered a miracle for geneticists trying to eradicate genetic mutations, such as sickle cell anemia. However, because scientists do not know the exact location and function of all DNA sequences, by removing or altering a mutation, scientists could actually be doing more harm than good. A sequence that scientists believe code for eye color could also be linked to height. By editing those nucleotides, scientists may alter traits they never intended to change. The technology has not yet been perfected, and the consequences for slicing DNA at an incorrect spot could be as serious as death (Knapton). In addition, designer babies will lead to a new era of discrimination because non-designer babies could be considered inferior. Because parents will be able to select desired traits as well as unwanted traits, genetic disorders will be removed from the new generation of engineered babies. Those who still have genetic disorders could be discriminated against when applying to college or for a job. This may not sound new, but when scientists can alter intelligence, athletic skills, and speaking skills, traits that are considered normal now could become a genetic disorder in the future …show more content…
As with the example of Hitler, a new dictator can use designer baby technology to create a new master race. The belief that certain traits are superior to others will lead to the destruction of the world as it is today. Groups of people will compete with each other to prove that they are the master race (Beck). Critics will argue that eugenics would never happen in the United States, forgetting that eugenics originated in the United Sates. In 1927, the Supreme Court voted, eight to one, that it was constitutional for a state to force a person to be sterilized if they were considered unfit to reproduce. Over 70,000 people were forced to be sterilized. People who were blind, deaf, diseased, poor, “promiscuous,” as well as minorities were often victims of forced sterilization (“The Supreme Court
This is considered a miracle for geneticists trying to eradicate genetic mutations, such as sickle cell anemia. However, because scientists do not know the exact location and function of all DNA sequences, by removing or altering a mutation, scientists could actually be doing more harm than good. A sequence that scientists believe code for eye color could also be linked to height. By editing those nucleotides, scientists may alter traits they never intended to change. The technology has not yet been perfected, and the consequences for slicing DNA at an incorrect spot could be as serious as death (Knapton). In addition, designer babies will lead to a new era of discrimination because non-designer babies could be considered inferior. Because parents will be able to select desired traits as well as unwanted traits, genetic disorders will be removed from the new generation of engineered babies. Those who still have genetic disorders could be discriminated against when applying to college or for a job. This may not sound new, but when scientists can alter intelligence, athletic skills, and speaking skills, traits that are considered normal now could become a genetic disorder in the future …show more content…
As with the example of Hitler, a new dictator can use designer baby technology to create a new master race. The belief that certain traits are superior to others will lead to the destruction of the world as it is today. Groups of people will compete with each other to prove that they are the master race (Beck). Critics will argue that eugenics would never happen in the United States, forgetting that eugenics originated in the United Sates. In 1927, the Supreme Court voted, eight to one, that it was constitutional for a state to force a person to be sterilized if they were considered unfit to reproduce. Over 70,000 people were forced to be sterilized. People who were blind, deaf, diseased, poor, “promiscuous,” as well as minorities were often victims of forced sterilization (“The Supreme Court