What Do People Think?

       Human genetic engineering is a very controversial subject. Many people believe that is too risky. Because of the cons that were explained in the "Pros and Cons" page, many people are opposed to genetic engineering. Some people believe that by using these methods, scientists are essentially fulfilling the Nazis' dream of a perfect race. Many religious people believe that genetic engineering is basically putting the job of God in human hands. It is very offensive to those people. Also, people believe that when cloning, a type of genetic engineering, is done, the new body does not have a soul.

      The United States government does fund stem cell research which is in the field of genetic engineering. In 2001, President Bush cut down on the funding research of stem cells. Stem Cell research has been highly publicized in the past few years.

       Throughout the rest of the world there are some countries that have accepted genetic engineering and there are some that have not. In Great Britain, it is very controversial just like it is in the United States. Genetic engineering is  encouraged in countries like China and Brazil.