And although many people would support the use of preimplantation genetic selection for couples who are carriers of a dreaded disease, many will not support this technology for couples who wish to have a child of a particular sex ​ — or in the future, for a child with blue eyes, or musical talent, or who will be tall.
Kuigi paljud toetaksid embrüodiagnostikat abielupaaride puhul, kes võivad kanda edasi mingit geneetilist haigust, on palju neidki, kes ei kiida seda meetodit heaks paaride puhul, kelle sooviks on lapse sugu või tulevikus ka tema silmade värvi, musikaalsust ja pikkust valida.