Ethical issues in transgenics.
The arguments of critics and concerns of the public on generating transgenic cloned animals are analyzed for the absence or presence of logical structure. Critics' arguments are symbolically compared with "genetic trespassing," "genetic speeding," or "going the wrong way," and responses are provided to these arguments. Scientists will be empowered to participate in the public discussion and to engage the critics on these issues as they consider thoughtful, plausible responses to their concerns. Temporary moratoriums are recognized as a plausible approach to dealing with possible concerns of new scientific advancements.
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Department of Languages and Philosophy, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322, USA. ruffie@cc.usu.edu
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D000827:Animal Welfare; D000818:Animals; D030801:Animals, Genetically Modified; D026688:Bioethical Issues; D001675:Bioethics; D019976:Cloning, Organism / Q000941:ethics*; D005818:Genetic Engineering; D005821:Genetic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D011639:Public Opinion; D019076:Transgenes