People in opposition base their differences on the idea that this new power of information will be used in such a way as to discriminate against workers. Genetic testing will brand certain individuals as 'defective' and make it difficult for them to find work. They contend that while a person's skills, knowledge, or experience are relevant in deciding whether a person is qualified for a job, their genetic traits are not. Further arguments suggest that it would be unjust to receive differential treatment on the basis of genetics, which are fixed characteristics. Some ethnic groups are also more susceptible to certain disorders, which would then represent a form of discrimination by employers.
Opponents also contend that the psychological effects of genetic information can be very powerful.
What would be the purpose of putting an individual through this mental torment expect for the fact that they could better prepare themselves for the conditions onset and eventual death. I have mixed feelings from researching the topic of genetic screening. As with any new technology, exciting ideas and possibilities preoccupy our thinking. In our eagerness to grasp new genetic possibilities, we must not forget the unanswered questions that can leave us wondering how great this new knowledge really is. The idea that we could identify genetic disorders in babies before they are even born is very exciting.