I have a question about genetics.  Does anyone know if they are any gene therapies in use for genetic diseases?  I know that the human genome project is mapping the entire human genome.  Some tests exist to confirm a diagnosis of a genetic disorder but are there any other uses for genetic mapping?

Most people who are diagnosed with a genetic disorder or genetic factor (they are a carrier) can receive "genetic counselling" that will give them the odds of whether their future children will receive the gene.  Most governments wouldn't force them not to have children.  In some countries knowingly or purposely having a "defective" child could mean the family would have problems getting health insurance.  Even some communicable disease such as herpes and Hepatisis B will void some people's insurance or immigration eligibility.

So why is all this funding being given into genome mapping when the results are people are being discriminated against, often by abortion?  It is made out that all these gene therapies are going to come about and a cure for cancer will be found.  When the truth is, most likely someone with a cancer gene will be denied health insurance and possibly employment.  

Yes, I can believe people are so stupid.