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Quote by: Walrus  Firstly, what is its aim. If it is to eliminate inherent illness like cancer, that would seem reasonable but if one has ideas of producing a superior human, then by what criteria do you define what is superior? |
Good question. I would start with working to eliminate susceptibility to heart conditions and other diseases/health problems. From there it's up for debate.
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Secondly, how do you enforce it. If it is voluntary there will probably be those who will be opposed to it on on religious or ethical grounds, which will limit its electiveness. If legislation is used making it compulsory this could set a mandate which could be open to exploitation and used for the removal of those considered undesirable.
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Oh I wasn't referring to the implementation of a nation-wide breeding program. I was thinking more on the lines of something similar to dog/horse breeding. A hundred or so people is all that's needed - they could easily do it with only volunteers.