Googley, I don't think anyone in this thread has meant to be offensive, and I apologize if I have done so. I recall an interesting story I heard a few years ago about a family who all chose to do something because of a genetic disorder. When it was discovered that one family member had a genetic predisposition to a type of gastric cancer, every family member opted to have their stomachs removed and rebuilt using other parts of the intestine. Here is the article, I just found it: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...s-removed.html As I said earlier, I don't think any person should be allowed to decide for another whether or not they have the right to procreate. I don't think anyone in this forum so far has agreed with that idea. But there are many facets of the question of selective breeding to take into account. I just thought this was an interesting example of what others might consider a drastic measure to combat a genetic issue, short of choosing to be sterilized. I don't know whether any of the family members chose to do so, but it raises interesting questions, at least for me.