Baby talk – reader forum
After reading the article “Look Ma, No Heteros” in the March 19 issue, I have seriously begun to question the scientific advances that we are making. As much as gay couples want children that are genetically linked to both of them, we can’t ignore the fact that genetic manipulation for this purpose is wrong–especially considering the fact that the world is overpopulated already and there are children in foster care who could use homes. For all we know, homosexuality could be nature’s way of creating a population control to stop so much reproduction, and therefore we shouldn’t tamper with it.
Donald Leaym, Mount Pleasant, Mich.
The implicit “heterophobia” involved in title of the article “Look Ma, No Heteros” becomes apparent when the tables are turned. How would we as a community feel if a magazine catering to a conservative crowd were to publish an article about parenting titled “Look Ma, No Homos”? Your choice of words seemed insensitive at best.
Andrew Brewer, New York, N.Y.
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