Here in the U.S. the problem seems to be the lack of separation between Church and State and religion heavily influencing policy in recent years. This is especially true in the regard of stem cell research, etc. As for Genetic Engineering, the question of ethics may be addressed but like any ambiguous set of possibilities there is always the potential for large breakthroughs and positive advancement, but also the huge potential for abuse and maladaptive thoughts usage that may arise.
Sometimes radical and groundbreaking decisions are needed for our advancement aka "The Greater Good," or the notion that there is no progress without risks. The rub is that such a notion of the greater good is always going to fall into ambiguity or morally gray areas, as such will be a subjective truth rather than concretely objective or definitive. This is life however and I guess it's a fitting reflection.
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