@ISIDEWITHQuestionsscienceStarted 9mos agoActive 5hrs ago

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

Genetic engineering involves modifying the DNA of organisms to prevent or treat diseases. Proponents argue that it could lead to breakthroughs in curing genetic disorders and improving public health. Opponents argue that it raises ethical concerns and potential risks of unintended consequences.

+
Expand
+ Settings x  

Toggle voterbase

Statistics are shown for this demographic

Answer Overview

Response rates from 569 M5A voters.

88%
Yes
12%
No
88%
Yes
12%
No

Historical Support

Trend of support over time for each answer from 569 M5A voters.

Loading data...

Loading chart... 

Historical Importance

Trend of how important this issue is for 569 M5A voters.

Loading data...

Loading chart... 

Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from M5A voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @B2J775Mfrom Ontario  answered…1wk1W

Yes, but only to treat and prevent diseases, not to genetically engineer people or lean towards eugenics.

 @B2HS45Hfrom Alberta  answered…1wk1W

Yes, but not used to alter babies under any circumstance. Only adults should be allowed access to genetic alteration

 @B2BG5ZYfrom New York  answered…3wks3W

Yes as long as they don’t allow changes to an embryo.. so the change only affects an already born person.

 @9ZRT2HKfrom Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

yes but only to treat and prevent diseases but not to genetically engineer people for any other reason

 @9WC2362from British Columbia  answered…3mos3MO

Yes, as long as the advancements are thoroughly tested and verified to be free of long term negative side effects

 @9WBDHC5from British Columbia  answered…3mos3MO

well any government cannot be trusted at any level about medical research since we all know who finances all this...

 @9W8GJCBfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

To the highest degree, this is an extremely important issue with keeping people alive and preventing possible biological warfare.

 @9W46KMMfrom British Columbia  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, make it as long as one’s life can ever last. A democracy to quality humans leads to a greater future of humanity in Canada’s society.

Popular Conversations

Join in on the most popular conversations.

 @ISIDEWITH submitted…3mos3MO

AOC Sparks Backlash After Ditching Gender Pronouns

Famously progressive Democrat congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raised eyebrows by removing her pronouns from her X account. The move from Squad lawmaker, 35, seen as one of the most liberal members of Congress, was seen by some as a sign that the cultural tide is turning following Donald Trump's election win. Journalist Benjamin Ryan said records showed AOC removed her 'she/her' pronouns sometime between August 3, 2023, and May 28, 2024. Critics branded her a hypocrite, and noted that just two years ago AOC apologized to followers for not having pronouns in her Instagram bio, claiming they 'fell off' and she didn't realize. Conservatives were quick to mock AOC after it was realized that she had removed the pronouns from her account bio. Some also noted that she changed her moniker from the genderless 'Representative' to 'Congresswoman' as she removed her pronouns. Ocasio-Cortez has long been a supporter of transgender rights, including so-called gender-affirming care for children, and transgender girls competing in female sports.But the Democrats more extreme stances were blamed as a massive vote loser for Kamala Harris in the recent election.An advert showing her supporting taxpayer-funded gender reassignment surgeries for illegal migrant prisoners was played on repeat by Team Trump.Many Dems' insistence that opposing hormones for trans children or banning trans girls from joining female sports teams was transphobic further alienated centrists.Immigration and inflation were the issues that ultimately swung the election for Donald Trump, but the Dems' unpopular trans stance has now forced a reckoning within the party.

▲  2117 replies

 @ISIDEWITH submitted…7hrs7H

Investigators Face Stunning Mystery In Midair Catastrophe

A shocking mid-air collision occurred between a commercial airliner and what appears to be a military/government Blackhawk helicopter in the Washington D.C.CNN aviation correspondent and private pilot Pete Munteen said this is extremely rare and concerning such an incident is in modern aviation.Commercial aircraft are equipped with TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) specifically designed to prevent such collisions.TCAS actively instructs pilots on vertical maneuvers to avoid other aircraft through climb or descent commands.The system was implemented as a direct response to previous mid-air collisions involving commercial aircraft.The incident represents what aviation experts call "holes in the Swiss cheese" - multiple safety failures aligning simultaneously.Commercial pilots undergo extensive training and operate with sophisticated technology, making this event particularly concerning.The Blackhawk helicopter involved suggests military or government involvement, as it's exclusively used by these entities.The aviation expert expressing shock underscores the extraordinary nature of this incident.A major investigation will be required to understand how multiple safety systems and protocols failed simultaneously."This would be an incredible lining up of the holes in the Swiss cheese, the -- the which is the saying in aviation, the gaps in the -- in the safety chain in aviation, that this happened and now investigators have an incredible amount of work cut out for them to figure out how a commercial airliner in the United States in 2025, when the pilots are incredibly trained, the technology is is incredibly sharp, collided with what is apparently a military or government helicopter. Nobody else uses the blackhawk. Yeah, it is -- it is really something else. I -- I -- I'm just stunned."

▲  610 replies