On the other hand, today's society places importance on issues that did not exist then such as environmental concerns and homosexuality. ... today it is equal opportunities for African Americans and women, as well as many special interest groups (such as homosexuals). ... Without their actions, we might not be the definition of freedom or political and military powerhouse that we are to the rest of the world. ...

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Genetic analysis of embryos may give parents the opportunity to select the "best" of their fertilized embryos, whatever their definition of best, and destroying the rest (Kevles). ... Under the flag of defending reproductive rights, certain gay rights advocates are pushing the idea of cloning as a means of preserving homosexuality in a general population which might otherwise decide to eliminate it. ...

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