Embryo Research Persuasive Speech

Researchers and scientists should eradicate the practice of altering an embryos genetic makeup other than for eliminating any hereditary diseases passed to the child from a parent, as choosing and enhancing other characteristics is a form of playing God, due to the natural development of a child and their genetic code getting transformed by scientific means.

I. Introduction

A. Hook

B. Compelling information about the topic to draw in the reader.

C. Thesis

II. History about how genetically altering an embryos makeup for reasons other than medical intervention was once restricted, as it was thought to be unethical.

A. The first form of pre-implantation procedures was restricted from using the science in any way that could be perceived as unethical.

1. Detail where the first procedure tool place and the rules surrounding it.
2. Scientists feelings about using the procedure for non-medical reasons at the time.
B. Possible adverse complications during any of the first genetic editing procedures.
1.

Reaction about the first procedures.

2. Statistical evidence about the first procedures performed to prove effectiveness in preventing hereditary disorders in an edited embryo.

III. Explanation of both sides as to why it is or is not justifiable for reasons other than for the medical intervention to have a child live a healthier life.

A. Scientists for the medical advancement along with wanting to create a new wave of embryonic enhancements in the future in genetic altering.

1. Are for creating a child to save another child’s life.

2. Are for enhancing a child’s traits based on the parent’s desires, instead of preventing inherited diseases.

B. Scientists against using the technology to change characteristics of an embryo if not for the purpose of removing inherited disorders.

1. Believe that too much editing of the genetic makeup of an embryo can cause significant complications in the future.

2. Do not believe the practice is ethical for non-medical purposes.

IV. Possible objections for creating a child solely to save another child’s life.

A. Firsthand account about a child created for the reason above.

1. Detailing the parents reason for choosing and creating an embryo just to use them to save another

child.
2. Detailing how the child/ now adult feels about being created for the reason above.
B. Research about the medical risks to the child being used for the rehabilitation of the other.
1. Detail whether the child who was created has physical or emotional reactions to any of the medical procedures being performed on them.
2. A doctor’s report about how the procedures effect the wellbeing of the child who was created to save their siblings life.
V. Both sides on whether genetically altering embryos to enhance different traits will improve society in the future.
A. Individuals for the advancement and spread of altering embryos for traits the parents would prefer.
1. Argue it will make for a more diverse population.
2. Argue that it can help reduce depression genes, as they can edit them out.
B. Individuals stance against it.
1. Argue that it will create more prejudice amongst people.
2. Argue that editing will lead to possible undiscovered diseases, due to the changing of an embryos genetic makeup.
3. Do not agree with altering a child’s personality to tailor a parent’s preferences.
VI. CRISPR-Cas9- a new advancement in genetic altering. Explanation from both sides as to whether it is beneficial.
A. Possible flaws in the technology.
1. Creating a world in the future where a large majority of the population has been genetically altered, possibly causing different diseases that scientist will then have to find cures for.
2. Creating room for adverse conditions to arise from misusage of the technology.
B. The biblical aspect to the argument.
1. Parents and scientists playing God by altering embryos.
2. Scientists are not allowing for the natural progression of growth and development to occur when changing personalities and traits to appease a parent.
VII. Conclusion
A. Restate information to give a compelling closing remark.
B. Make it memorable.
C. Have the evidence support and tie in with the thesis statement for a well-rounded piece.