SCENARIO 7:  Designer Genes

Wilson and Kate have decided to have a baby.  They are discussing the questionnaire that Kate received from the reproductive technology firm, "Select a Kid."

Here’s the chance I’ve been waiting for.  I can have a son!" said Kate.  "But I always wanted to have a daughter," exclaimed Wilson.

"I want him to be muscular," she said.  "That’s not important," he said.  "I want my child to be gifted artistically."

Kate said, "Let’s stop arguing and look at all of the other options available.  There’s height, hair color, eye color, body shape, IQ, physical abilities, talents.  What kind of baby should we have?"

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