I don't like this kind of nonsense arrogance: "In a period when eugenic theories still circulated, Molaison’s doctors reportedly told him that he shouldn’t have sex, since he would likely reproduce children who were similarly damaged." We're still in that period and it's probably a good thing. In America you can still go to prison for having sex when there's a high risk of passing on genetic problems to your possible children, specifically by both partners being close relatives.
I think it’s marvelous when our society takes care of our existing mentally and physically ill. But encouraging those with major genetic problems to reproduce is asinine. A close friend of mine is very religious, over 40, chose to have a 3rd child, chose not to have the doctor recommended amniocentesis test, and had a child born with Down syndrome. In the end, the medical bills and stress on the relations wrecked their family.
The kids a sweetheart and occasionally has happy moments, but I am sure there is absolutely no way I would want to be born under his circumstances. Until we’ve reached a stage where we can correct genetic defects after the fact, there is nothing wrong with warning people about the risks their DNA may carry on to their children.
