Should CRISPR gene editing be allowed beyond treating fatal diseases?
After reading about CRISPR and its potential to eliminate genetic diseases, I can't help but wonder if we're ready for the ethical consequences. My cousin has sickle cell disease, and the idea of fixing that gene at the embryo stage sounds amazing, but who decides where to draw the line? Should we allow gene editing only for fatal conditions, or is it okay to use it for things like eye color or height? I'm genuinely torn because the technology seems unstoppable, and I don't see a consensus forming anytime soon.