Which of the following would be the least likely to be controversial regarding biotechnology ethics?

genetic tests revealing information about individuals to the public

injecting diabetics with microorganisms that carry the insulin gene

the use of genetic information in reproductive decision-making so parents can pick the attributes of children

health-service providers identify individuals with genetic conditions so that insurance companies can be notified

Question

Which of the following would be the least likely to be controversial regarding biotechnology ethics? 
 	
	genetic tests revealing information about individuals to the public

	injecting diabetics with microorganisms that carry the insulin gene

	the use of genetic information in reproductive decision-making so parents can pick the attributes of children

	health-service providers identify individuals with genetic conditions so that insurance companies can be notified

anonymous · Answer

@whpalmer4 
@OrangeMaster 
@Preetha

whpalmer4 · Answer

Well, several of those choices seem to invade patient privacy.  Another might be viewed as a stepping stone to eugenics.  One might provide a treatment for a disease which affects millions and is responsible for soaring health care costs.

anonymous · Answer

So which do you think is the answer? @whpalmer4

whpalmer4 · Answer

It doesn't matter what I think...you need to think about it.

anonymous · Answer

I think C or B

whpalmer4 · Answer

Well, that's a good start.  You should have no trouble choosing which of B and C might be controversial.  I'll give you a hint: picking attributes of children would be possible only after the child is on the way.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks