After reading some of the posts and hearing our discussions in class I was reminded of a twilight zone episode I saw years ago. While it didn't do the same thing as eugenics by any means it did involve genetic engineering and trying to create a "perfect" people. In the episode a couple was considering using an illegal genetic engineering process that would enhance any child. You could sort of create your kid the way you wanted to, just like we mentioned in class; except instead of hair and eye color you could choose intelligence, athletic ability, confidence and others, with a hefty price tag attached to all of them. The couple struggled with the decision, especially after finding out that in a percentage of these procedures it sometimes goes terribly wrong and the child becomes a dysfunctional monster. They end up doing the procedure, but after finding out there neighbors son hadn't died years ago but had actually turned into one of these monsters they try to get it changed back. However the dysfunctional neighbors son kills the doctor before he can reverse it, leaving the fate of their child in question at the end.
I know my summary was allover the place and probably a bit confusing, but in the end I found it interesting how it related; and wonder which people would risk their childs functional life for a chance at great success.
John Plevel
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