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From the NY Sun:

Mr. Green cites the popularity of plastic surgery — originally developed as a therapy, now widely used as an enhancement — as evidence of our ability to accept enhancement. But the fact that plastic surgery has been democratized does not mean this change has been largely positive for society. And unlike genetic modifications, the results of cosmetic surgery are not passed on to one's children, however much some taut-faced matrons might wish it were so. Mr. Green is optimistic about a future where parents can use techniques such as preimplantation genetic diagnosis not only to avoid giving birth to children with diseases, but also to select for traits they value, such as athletic ability or proficiency in mathematics.