It's been interesting seeing different people's reactions to our discussions on morals and ethics in class. Although we all seem have some shared base morals (don't kill, family), we all interpret them differently. For example, with the "family" moral, there's definitely this debate on whether genetics or giving birth to someone affect this, as shown by the Baby M case. Although I was aware that people viewed genetics as important, I didn't really understand that as a reality until today. This isn't meant to insult that view--it's just not one I have, and I hadn't ever talked to someone and heard them say, "Yes, because this child has her genetics, she should be able to keep it."
Did anyone else have this experience?
I agree with you i don't think genetics make a family because if you care about someone those people should be considered your family. For example all the people who adopt don't have the same genetics but they love them regardless and no one ever doubts that they are a family just because they aren't blood related.
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