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Members of Congress: I am writing in reference to the possible upcoming
technology of cloning humans and altering DNA tissue makeup of the unborn child.
This issue will come before Congress for approval or disapproval in the near
future. This technology would allow scientists to alter the tissue of a future
infant in regards to physical characteristics such as height, appearance,
intelligence, and birth defects. It is disturbing to think that such alteration
of DNA could be allowed to pass through Congress as a bill. Cloning and DNA
tissue alteration, though there may seem to be positive and worldly aspects, is,
in my opinion morally wrong and corrupt according to Gods word, the Bible. As a
Christian young man, I believe in the Bible as truth. The Bible states in
Genesis 1:27, “So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he
created them; male and female he created them.”
God’s creation can be found in
Genesis 5:24. “When God created humankind, he made them in the likeness of God.
Male and female created he them.” Psalms 139:13 states, “For it was you who
formed my inmost parts; you knit me in my mother’s womb.” In the eyes of a
Christian believing that God’s word is the truth, it would be difficult to
understand how DNA altering and cloning could be done. This would be attempting
to place scientists in comparison with God who is the supreme creator. To try to
alter his handiwork of the human being would be morally wrong. God created man
in his image and man was perfect until he sinned in this world. Setting aside
Biblical beliefs, let’s look at potential problems in the environment if cloning
and DNA alteration were to become a reality.
“Man has been attempting for ages
to remake the earth. Cross breeding trial and error has been experimental with
for years. New technologies have allowed scientists to manipulate the world at
the genetic, as well as, the agricultural levels. Corn, soy, and cotton
experimentation and alternation have also taken place in laboratories across the
country. However, every new genetically engineered organism draw concerns for
possible dangers to today’s environment. New forms of pollution and chemical
releases must be considered. Reproduction problems of these clones are virtually
unknown at this time. Limiting the amount of interbreeding and cross-pollination
has been limited in the past for control of genetic combinations. To pass a
cloning and DNA alteration bill would allow not only possible future genetic
flukes to arise in humans and agriculture, but also potential problems and
hazards with soil fertility and water quality for our environment.”
Granted, it
certainly on the surface sounds appealing and exciting to love more intelligent,
more attractive people in this world. To have little or no birth defects would
miraculous. However, if everyone in this world were “perfected” in human eyes by
cloning and DNA alteration. This environment would be much more dull and boring
place. People, in their various different ways, make this world an exciting
place to live. There also is the aspect of the cost of cloning and DNA
alteration of humans. Understandably, it would be quite costly and many would
not be able to afford it. There also would be no real guarantee of success. Once
past the moral issue, this really wouldn’t be a fair issue either since it would
discriminate against the less fortunate.
Another aspect to consider is the
potential dangers to cross pollination of crops and the dangers of our
environment on soil and water. The risks are so great that it would hardly seem
practical. In closing, I would respectfully request that Congress carefully
study this idea of cloning and DNA alteration. With a through study, it is felt
like there could only be one answer to the possible proposal of this ecological
roulette with nature. The idea to preserve our land and its crops seems the only
appropriate choice. To allow God to remain God rather than scientists to be in
competition with him is imperative. To have a “perfect” world would not be a
real world. It would be artificial. Day to day life would not be the same.
Struggles and imperfections make this world interesting. Different
personalities, interests, and opinions provide excitement in this world and
reasons for living. Sincerely, David Hughes
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