<HTML>Hi Anthony,
Allways a pleasure to find grounds of agreement. Just like the ill-fated Pandora we simply have no idea what we are messing around with, and you rightly cite the thalidamide tradgedy as a case in point.
Put simply, I have no faith in the ability of governments, let alone corporate institutions, to act responsibly in this area. Consider; we live in a world where thousands (millions?) live lives blighted by genetic conditions, yet what do we do with the technology that could ease such suffering? We produce cats with supposed 'guarentees' that they are allergen free. Madness! At least to all but the marketing wonks and those with an unhealthy fetish for filthy lucre.
This particular genie is out of the lamp however, and so we should consider very carefully indeed what we wish for.
Regards,
Derek</HTML>
