[Samildanach]

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This revitalization of the eugenics movement through its new euphenism called "transgenics" is perpetuating the idea of heirarchical values in terms of human traits. We all know the dangers of putting heirarchical categories on human traits with the destruction and lessons that past wars have left us with. Moreover, the access to this technology will, I predict, only be available for higher classes, leaving those without access in a 'stigmatized' placement.<hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'>


Transgenics is not just about perpetuating heirarchical values of human traits but also animal ones. I am not suggesting a less diverse more factory standard human model I am suggesting a continual upgrade process where new beneficial features and characteristics are added as and when we find them. As for the dangers associated with applying values to human traits...well its just a fact that some traits are more desirable than others. If you doubt me ask any human female who is going to select a mate, she will tell you what traits are desirable for her so to deny the self evident is pointless. As for these technologies being only available for the higher classes, you can use the filtering down argument for that one. What is expensive today is cheap tommorrow.