just because you can, doesn't mean you always should

[threeplusfire]

The story about Clonaid and the claim of the first clone birth are all over the wires this morning. Didn't we all read enough science fiction stories to know that cloning never ends in happiness? I read "Nine Lives" again yesterday, and it is still a chilling thought.

It's a strange day when I can't even retreat into my sci-fi collection for respite from the world. Back to the wizards I suppose. Even if they do keep me up til odd hours before dawn, whispering.

Comments

[jait.livejournal.com]

I agree, entirely.

But they came at it from two (three, actually) different motivations.

The couple wanted a baby of their own.

The scientists wanted to make a breakthrough, be seen as pioneers, "the first" at whatever was involved.

And then there's the business side of it all. Profit.