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“[Jane] Roe has made it not only possible, but has found it constitutional to kill a whole class of people, simply because of their genetic make-up.” quote by Sam Brownback
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“[Jane] Roe has made it not only possible, but has found it constitutional to kill a whole class of people, simply because of their genetic make-up.”

Sam Brownback

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public Policy Address, 2017

The statement argues that a policy unjustly targets a group based on genetics, effectively condemning them to death.

In simple terms: Targeting people by genetics is morally wrong.

Key Takeaway

Reject policies that discriminate based on genetics.

Themes

ethics policy discrimination human rights genetics

Mood

critical concerned

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • legislative debate
  • court rulings
  • public health decisions
  • humanitarian advocacy

Key Concepts

eugenics constitutional law moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards can prevent genetic discrimination?
  • How do we balance public safety with individual rights?
A Different Perspective

Such claims may oversimplify complex legal and ethical issues.

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