Well, because sometimes it results in babies born without eyes! Detailed commentary here. Think the title is asinine? Well, the National Society of Genetic Counselors suggests that cultural respect trumps individual and social prudence. In Britain cultural sensitivity has resulted in serious consequences for their Health Service. Man is not an island, he swims in the sea of his fellows (only a quasi-libertarian would state that as if that was news! I plead guilty)....
Why do I oppose cultural sensitivity?
Discover the complex issues surrounding babies born without eyes and the balance of cultural respect and genetic counseling.
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