This viewpoint centers on how genomic editing techniques are already widely used in laboratory studies, and how scientists hope they may one day help rewrite flawed genes in people. This would open up tremendous possibilities for treating, even curing, diseases. Most advocates believe that setting regulations on new technologies is better than just ignoring them. However, they still believe room for experimentation, improvement and testing must be allowed or else discovery will halt all together.
"Advancement needs to progress in order to save lives in the future."
"There are lines we shouldn't cross."
Supporters are trying to proactively identify and discuss solutions to ethical, legal and social issues in emerging genetic research. This viewpoints main concern involves the altercation of genes in human embryos, sperm, or egg cells in ways that can be passed on from generation to generation--creating a "unregulated reality". One sided views on recent political dilemmas including sex-selection and abortion laws are also common.
"We are threatening the evolution of the human species!"