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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (207283)	10/18/2004 12:46:16 PM
From: TigerPaw	Respond to of 1571709

People want it both ways when it comes to "genetic predisposition" vs. personal responsibility It really doesn't matter what some people want. There are mechanisms which are in place in DNA, and there are others that are created dynamicly by experience. At the current time the mechanisms are what they are even if they havent' been discovered. I have no doubt that in the not too distant future a third option of changing the genetic predisposition will be available. At that time choice will play a larger role, but it it is more likely to be the choice of the parents/donors and not the choice of the person affected. TP

To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (207283)	10/18/2004 2:38:06 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1571709

There are genetic predispositions for other behaviors which our culture does not see fit to condone. People want it both ways when it comes to "genetic predisposition" vs. personal responsibility, and it's all because of the changing winds of culture. I'm afraid that's your interpretation........and its a negative one at that. To my knowledge, no one is excusing people's bad behavior. Saying someone has a genetic predisposition to a problem does not excuse them, or suggest that they do not have a choice. All it does is help to better define the problem and find ways to mitigate it. ted