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Hello All, This is a second addition to my first mail. This is what I mean by genetics invariably creating not a disease free society but a disabled free society. Tom Shakespeare wrote in the article " Losing the Plot" that for this reason the disabled view genetics with suspicion. "For example, research recently showed that the availability of screening for Down's Syndrome has changed the ways in which many people regard children with Down's Syndrome. So, if you see a family with a Down's Syndrome child in the street, you now think, well why didn't they avoid that? Why were they irresponsible? What went wrong? It's their fault. And maybe you even think, well the Welfare State or the insurance company shouldn't have to pay. So, although in theory this research may not have negative implications for disabled people, in practice the social consequences may be less tolerance. " --Tom Shakespeare Does anyone share this fear of genetics? Take care Lavanya ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn