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Should genetic testing be mandatory?


should genetic testing be mandatory for families with genetics diseaseslike huntington's and why?Is ethical to have children despite the potential risk and why?

No way. Sometimes the testing is wrong anyway. Who gets to decide the quality of life?

Absolutely not. It is not the responsibility of the government to legislate health matters, nor ought it be.

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