Free Market Reproduction Learning Scenario
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Free Market Reproduction Learning Scenario
The sale of reproduction products raises numerous ethical concerns. A free market is an indication of the acceptability of specific practices. It brings forth buyers and sellers who although controlled by the neutral forces of the market; it may raise ethical issues based on the consequences of the market. The reproductive markets entail the sale of sperms, eggs, IVF, cloning, genetic modification and eugenics (Wilkinson, Brandt, and Williams, 2017). Therefore, availing reproductive products in the market will surely attract buyers of the products and an indication that it is ethical while banning the sale of reproductive products will limit their sale and is an indication that it is considered unethical.
Dr. Reynold and Dr. Nguyen disagree on the control of the reproductive free market. Dr. Nguyen argues that the free market is neutral. He cites that the ethical concerns should be raised to the public rather than trying to control the market. He argues that the free market allows for in vitro fertilization (IVF) which has been essential in allowing couples who are unable to conceive to get children. Dr. Reynold, on the other hand, argues that it is paramount to control the reproductive market. She cites that the IVF is often costly and only affordable to the well-to-do couple. She also argues that IVF usually involves third parties that are not a part of the baby’s life and thus raising ethical issues. According to her, the market is the right place to impose regulations. The two doctors disagree on how much control should be imposed on a free market to express our ethical concerns.
I agree with Dr. Reynold that the market is a perfect place to regulate the sale of reproductive products. The idea of subsidies for specific products such as IVF to promote affordability to a majority is essential. The regulation of the market will also go a long way to control unethical practices such as genetic cloning. Market control is thus an effective way of getting rid of unethical practices in the reproductive market.
References
Wilkinson, S. D., Brandt, R., & Williams, N. J. (2017). The Donation and Sale of Human Eggs and Sperm.