As a means to eradicate genetic disease/disorder (mental and physical) Yes
To eradicate genetic physical deformity (cleft palate, et al): Yes
-The above, though, should be available to all members of society
For purely cosmetic reasons: I can tolerate it
To enhace “intelligence”: Ambivalent (all “intelligent” humans aren’t successful and many unintelliget humans are)
To drastically extend lifespan: Ambivalent (but I wouldn’t want someone to make that decision for me)
-I don’t think the above need to be available to all except as an option
My primary concern relates to igoose’s comment about a “subhuman” or 2nd class.
It seems that we, humans, are pretty good at having 2nd class citizens anyway, so this is more problematic. The current members of the 2nd class tend to exist primarily due to lack of funds for the basics of life including education. The unmotivated members of society exist in all socio-economic groups as do they criminals among us.
Then there is the “bad” side of good things. How will access to the technology, procedures, tools be kept in safe hands (and who decides who has safe hands)?
I can’t say yea or nay to the activity as a whole; the eradication of diseases, disorders and deformity is certainly a bonus (health care costs go way down) I’m sure the AMA will lobby hard against the issue on this basis.