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Originally posted by xmarksthespot
The negative connotation of the term eugenics is largely due to it's association with Nazi Germany's actions. I'm thinking more along the lines of preimplantation genetic screening for recognized disease. Huntington's, myotonic dystrophy, cystic fibrosis.
Nazis employed negative eugenics, (the elimination of "lesser" factions). THis is in stark contrast to positive eugenics, which encourages breeding of "superior" individuals.
Neither one really had any rationale.
Screening is different. YOu know the child's diseases ahead of time and you cna treat them upon birth (PKU etc). It only becomes eugenics is you encourage the creation or elimination of individuals based on their inherent genetic characteristics.