Eugenics - It's a Personal Choice

In a response to my own article about eugenics;

Lack of Natural Selection

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I believe the government should address this issue.

Many people enjoy watching reality television shows. The number of programs based on themes such as, "Survivor", and "the Bachelor / Bachelorette", "Cribs", and "Another shot at love". I personally cannot stand watching these programs, as my life, is more interesting than any reality show I've ever seen! I always make jokes about starting my own personal reality television show, and a "Survivor - Spirit Fire Park".

There are some shows, however, that need to be removed from regular programming; namely, any show where it uses children for profit! This dangerous precedent, sends a message, that, if anyone wants public exposure, start having babies. If you have enough babies, somebody, will give you lots of money, to videotape your family. This is seriously wrong! We are sending out a negative message to young girls, as we glamorize these types of celebrities. The message is clear; that by irresponsibly giving birth to many babies, you get a "chance to live your dreams".

Let me be clear; I will never say, the government should tell anyone who to procreate with. I believe that it is a personal choice for people to love, and have children with whoever they want. I do, however, realize that we need to take action to protect our families!

In some countries, there are measures by the government, to control the amount of children per family. I believe this to be a bit drastic. This following article, nicely outlines a few problems with countries that have attempted this.
http://jeffnolan.com/wp/2009/12/12/the-insanity-of-one-child-per-couple-policies/

If a family can afford to have three or more children, then why should anyone stop a couple's attempts at procreation?

Many people hesitate, when someone mentions testing for genetic anomalies in unborn children. It seems drastic to many individuals, however, those that argue against such types of labeling in unborn children, need to remember; we have done this for decades! Simple blood tests, can provide clues as to why a couple may not be compatible for procreation. Any pregnant women carrying a fetus with a different blood type from their own, can cause the mother can form antibodies against fetal RBCs, and reject the unborn child as a miscarriage. The practice of a young couple being tested was, and still is, considered a normal procedure. No one really questions why someone might do this, nor how moral the act is. Why is it then, that testing for genetic abnormalities seems so drastic?

Perhaps, because every time someone mentions the word, "eugenics", visions of test tube babies, and humans grown in artificial wombs comes to mind. The other argument is that, it has been, and could be, used as a justification for racism. "It's a bad topic".

I disagree. When is it wrong to want a better genetic future?

The other reasons why this subject is taboo to many, is the fact that it encompasses many aspects of society, that are routinely broad-brushed by political correctness; due to its multiple associated moral issues, such as, abortion, genetic manipulation, sexism, racism, and euthanasia. Most people squirm when confronted on their opinion on issues such as euthanasia. Many critics believe; that as long as there is life, there is hope, while the other side cites function, intelligence, honour, and dignity. All struggle with the morality of the issue.

However, what most fail to realize, is that as a society, we afford better care to animals, than we do human beings! When the family pet, is in serious grave pain, we have legislation that allows for assisted suicide. Humans on the other hand, are left to languish in health care facilities, many times in horrid conditions. If the animal activists, were called into a facility where dogs were housed in conditions related to those geriatric wards seen all over this continent; the person in charge of those facilities would be incarcerated, and punished to the fullest extent of the law!

I speak from experience. I have a grandfather that has laid, half-paralyzed in a hospital for over 15 years. He has since lost his mind, and cannot tell who anyone is, from day to day. Visiting him is difficult for me, as he lays there, mostly sobbing in fear and confusion, This man, who was probably as proud and loud as me, is now a rotting vegetable, in a situation we deem moral. In this, I think we have forced our elderly to suffer needlessly.

Due to the correctness observed by our governments, we have legislated free choice to death. Too many special interest groups, citing dogma, have managed to twist the laws to serve their needs. The choice to carry a child to term, for example, should be up to a mother, however, there needs to be criteria for abortion to be considered valid. Abortion for rape cases, should never be a lawmakers issue, but abortion for birth control, is wrong! Abortion, should also be allowable for fetuses found to be physically defective. What parent should be forced to care for a special needs child?

We take our existence for granted! We are akin to a horse wearing blinders, unable to see the chaos around us. The track in front never changes, so we believe; that it will always be this way. In this, we selfishly argue morals, when generations from now will suffer for our inaction. Our medical specialists are working hard to offset the problems caused by "political correctness". Why are our morals tripping us, when such extremely important issues need to be addressed?


We need to turn the page. Humanity, has outgrow the dogmatic era of witch hunting.

We need to:

A) Create legislation to protect exploitation of our children. Let kids be kids.
B) Ban television stations from PAYING for video using children.
C) Rewrite laws about euthanasia, and abortion.

Our future depends on it!