Embryo Research Persuasive Speech

Researchers and scientists should eradicate the practice of altering an embryos genetic makeup other than for eliminating any hereditary diseases passed to the child from a parent, as choosing and enhancing other characteristics is a form of playing God, due to the natural development of a child and their genetic code getting transformed by scientific means.

I. Introduction A. Hook B. Compelling information about the topic to draw in the reader. C. Thesis

II. History about how genetically altering an embryos makeup for reasons other than medical intervention was once restricted, as it was thought to be unethical.

A. The first form of pre-implantation procedures was restricted from using the science in any way that could be perceived as unethical.

Reaction about the first procedures.

2. Statistical evidence about the first procedures performed to prove effectiveness in preventing hereditary disorders in an edited embryo.

III. Explanation of both sides as to why it is or is not justifiable for reasons other than for the medical intervention to have a child live a healthier life.

A. Scientists for the medical advancement along with wanting to create a new wave of embryonic enhancements in the future in genetic altering. 1. Are for creating a child to save another child’s life.

2. Are for enhancing a child’s traits based on the parent’s desires, instead of preventing inherited diseases.

B. Scientists against using the technology to change characteristics of an embryo if not for the purpose of removing inherited disorders.

1. Believe that too much editing of the genetic makeup of an embryo can cause significant complications in the future.

2. Do not believe the practice is ethical for non-medical purposes.

IV. Possible objections for creating a child solely to save another child’s life. A. Firsthand account about a child created for the reason above.

1. Detailing the parents reason for choosing and creating an embryo just to use them to save another