genetic engineering

Webster’s Dictionary says genetic engineering is the development and application of scientific methods, procedures, and technologies that permit direct manipulation of genetic material in order to alter the hereditary traits of a cell, organism, or population. I believe genetic engineering is the act of playing God. I believe that genetic engineering is good, but where do we draw the line? I think that genetic engineering should be used for making sure the child does not have any diseases, or mental disabilities. I think that people should not be able to choose eye and hair color, or sex. I believe genetic engineering is okay at some points, but there is a line to be drawn between what is right and wrong.
Genetic engineering is alright as long as people do not take it too far. Many genetic disorders such as Down syndrome and Autism can be cured from genetic engineering. Genetic engineering can allow genetic disorders to nearly disappear off of the face of the Earth, although there is no guarantee all of the disorders would be wiped out, because there are no guarantees in life. Genetic engineering allows the world to become a healthier place, and allows people to have somewhat equally healthy lives.
With good things, there are always bad things. Genetic engineering is like playing God, however. Parents should not be allowed to choose physical traits of their child such as hair and eye color. If a parent chooses to have their child be very smart, or a star athlete, they are playing the role of God, the child’s physical traits should be chosen at random, not by the parents.
Genetic engineering can be both good and bad; it is all about how it is used. Genetic engineering is a great thing, as long as it is used for the right things, not playing God, or anything like that. As long as genetic engineering is used for good, it is a great technology that can be used to make the world a better place.