Unnatural Atheletes

It's a waste of specialists their valuable time, and maybe even resources, who could be put to much better use

True, but it is still probably quite a way of. If it ever gets to the point where it is the norm for sportsmen to have genetic enhancements the world would probably be at least a bit different, and not be a hindrance to more worthy applications. As always I think Governments and scientists would dedicate themselves more to curing diseases then helping Jimmy the Sprinter run faster.

Originally posted by Imperial_Samura
After all, look at state of the art track clothing made to cut down wind resistance. Or in the pool, the controversy over the "shark suit", as it was new, and designed to allow the swimmer to move faster due to reduced resistance from the water.

WADA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have conservatively guessed that some athletes may use gene therapy at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Whether it' s a reality in the real world of athletics no one knows yet but we all think it will be a reality in the reasonably near future.

I thought the article articulated both sides of the argument very well, including why genetic engineering should be legalised. As pointed out it IS inevitable. And nearly undetectable. The logical thing to do if it begins flooding is to try to insure the playing field is even, if it can't be stopped let everyone have access then.

And those external factors are independent from skill. But that is the point of arguing against genetic enhancements, that they to are independent from skill. Both improve the performance of the athlete however.

Also it would be a shame if all the benefits of genetic enhancements were lost due to the fact it could change the face of sport, although I am inclined to agree with Miah, the one who supports gene doctoring. He makes very good points.

Originally posted by Imperial_Samura
And those external factors are independent from skill. But that is the point of arguing against genetic enhancements, that they to are independent from skill. Both improve the performance of the athlete however.

I think it would make the sport a little more interesting...

It would only make the rich teams (in team sports) richer and in individual sports it would KILL sports great ability as way of social mobility.

This discovery could help the human race and help old people... i mean think of the possiblities! after the side affects are removed just think of what can be achieved.....

Thats the hole point I think. The benefits out weigh the risks. However genetic enhancements in sport are something sports bodies need to look into and take a stance on, or risk being left behind.

definetly... i mean it's kinda like a fountain of youth really..... i mean if your muscles last longer than what it would normally last then i mean why not take it into good use...and i mean there would be no one who would be made fun of because he/she's to skinny or to fat because you could work out for a less amount of time and get just as good or better results....I'm all for it......

If you can afford it.

In about 20-40 years i think it will be available to the every day civilian

Originally posted by Imperial_Samura
I don't think its about perfection, or immortality, though I guess it could get there, but it seems like a logical progression. After all, a great deal of science has gone towards stopping disease, improving our lives, letting us live longer, in healthier, fitter ways, why not take it to the next logical step and get down to genetics where it all happens? While there may seem to be a vast difference between, say, taking vitamins and improving genes, is there really? Isn't it about making the most out of our lives, insuring health, pushing the boundaries as it were?

. Immortality can never be reached unless god wills it.
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Originally posted by Imperial_Samura
As always I think Governments and scientists would dedicate themselves more to curing diseases then helping Jimmy the Sprinter run faster.

Not exactly. The money is in the treatment, not the cure, and we all know that money is the answer to 99 out of 100 questions.

Many, many people will be out of jobs if we cure the "incurable" diseases of today.

y do u say that sexy king, is it purely based on ur belief in god or do u have another reason.

It's already possible to create a "perfect being" 🙄
Just through everyday genetics, you can change eye colour, hair colour, hair line, nose shape, height, etc etc 😬

http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20041030/bob9.asp

check this link out....
So much for natural Talents....

That is so disgusting, that's just being greedy.

i know! finally a post on my thread!

not a great deal more controvertial than some of the tactics used by athletes in the past

getting blood taken and the plasma filtered out and the red blood cells stored and then reinjected into the body in the days before an event (higher red blood cells mean more oxygen can be carried around the body)

i even personally know people who have injected human growth hormone into themselves to increase muscle mass

crazy and pointless