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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: J. C. Dithers who wrote (44932)	2/27/2002 11:34:40 AM
From: TimF	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

U.N. workers accused of sex abuse February 27, 2002 Posted: 1242 GMT LONDON, England -- The United Nations and a leading charity have launched an inquiry into allegations that relief agency staff sexually exploited refugee children in Africa. europe.cnn.com

To: J. C. Dithers who wrote (44932)	2/27/2002 11:48:25 AM
From: The Philosopher	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 82486

Speaking of supernatural beings, scientists have now created a baby with a genetic defect removed. Story won't cut and paste, but it's here. washingtonpost.com Which position is correct? Is this a medical miracle? Or is it the first step toward designer babies, where eventually parents can pick and choose the traits they want their children to have? (Would you prefer a musical genius or a great basketball player?) And if the latter, is it a good thing, or a bad?