Jonah Goldberg, Jonathan Adler, and Virginia Postrel clash over the use of the word eugenics. I see that there is a possible consequence in cloning and private genetic engineering that should be inserted into the discussion. There is much made over the fact that the frontier is largely becoming explored through private means. But in our litigious society it is extremely unlikely that this will hold. We demand perfection from just about everyone except lawyers. Medical doctors are supposed to be perfect. What will happen when a cloned child doesn't come out right? That's right, a lawsuit and eventual government intervention.
Posted by Bob at May 12, 2002 07:07 PM