There are people who support genetic engineering because of it's promise to end world hunger, free us from many diseases, etc. While those are certainly worthwhile goals, we also have to thing about the negatives that go along with it. 
    For starters, we have seen that when plants like wheat and corn are genetically engineered to be resistant to insects, diseases or drought, the weeds that grow around the modified plants quickly develop the same advantages as if nature is trying to maintain a level playing field. More importantly though, is to consider the ultimate goal of genetic engineering. If you can't figure it out, just look at what happens with every new technology. Governments are supporting genetic engineering because they see the potential for the development of the next generation of super weapons. Once the scientists, who as usual seem to be ignorant or uninterested in this ultimate goal, have gotten their methods perfected we can expect to see such things as genetically engineered animals to help fight wars, genetically engineered insects to spy on people, or infect them with disease, and genetically engineered soldiers like those in the movie “Soldier” who are engineered to be very strong, loyal and fearless and have no conscience so they will do whatever they are told. 
    The military already collects DNA samples from every new recruit—supposedly to help identify dead soldiers, but is that the only reason for having it? I don't think so. I think DNA samples from the best soldiers are already being marked so they can be used to help produce the engineered super-soldiers of the future.

This story is outside the usual subject matter of this blog, but I felt it was something I needed to say.