08-18-2005, 12:01 PM
I would like to put forward and idea for a UN resolution. Its just an idea at this stage but the effects could be proufound and may even increase prestige to our region. I had no ideas on how to formulate my thoughts about this issue so I just jotted down a series of questions which could be answered through a resolution on Genetic Rights - yes i know its another rights resolution but the issues are important because it isn't covered in previous resolutions. These are the questions i thought needed to be answered:
Who owns my DNA?
Is my DNA a tradeable commodity?
What Protection do I have if my DNA is stolen and used for criminal or commercial purposes without my knowledge?
Do I own my child's DNA?
Do I have the right to have a "designer" child in order to provide a part for my other sick child?
Who owns The Human Genome?
Can I be discriminated against because of my genetic heritage?
Under what circumstances would I have to disclose my genetic heritage?
If my DNA contains a genetic defect which I could pass on to my children - do I have the right to a "Designer Baby"?
If I am adopted - do I have the right to know my genetic heritage?
And the big Question:
Should Human Cloning be banned/allowed/regulated?
The only UN resolution that touches on this issue specifically is resolution #56 - BioRights Declaration, which guarantees clones or genetically altered persons the same rights as unaltered people.
Do we as a region have a position on these issues?
Do you think we need a resolution on these issues or should it be up to individual nations?
Does anyone have a great idea for developing this into a resolution?
Although I'm new here - i'm not out to get a quick feather in my country's cap by getting a resolution through - you've all been so great at welcoming Lawtonia, We in Lawtonia just wish to convey our gratitude by participating as best as we can.
Who owns my DNA?
Is my DNA a tradeable commodity?
What Protection do I have if my DNA is stolen and used for criminal or commercial purposes without my knowledge?
Do I own my child's DNA?
Do I have the right to have a "designer" child in order to provide a part for my other sick child?
Who owns The Human Genome?
Can I be discriminated against because of my genetic heritage?
Under what circumstances would I have to disclose my genetic heritage?
If my DNA contains a genetic defect which I could pass on to my children - do I have the right to a "Designer Baby"?
If I am adopted - do I have the right to know my genetic heritage?
And the big Question:
Should Human Cloning be banned/allowed/regulated?
The only UN resolution that touches on this issue specifically is resolution #56 - BioRights Declaration, which guarantees clones or genetically altered persons the same rights as unaltered people.
Do we as a region have a position on these issues?
Do you think we need a resolution on these issues or should it be up to individual nations?
Does anyone have a great idea for developing this into a resolution?
Although I'm new here - i'm not out to get a quick feather in my country's cap by getting a resolution through - you've all been so great at welcoming Lawtonia, We in Lawtonia just wish to convey our gratitude by participating as best as we can.