Wesley J. Smith reports on an Italian murderer whose sentence was reduced -- get this -- because two neuroscientists testified that the criminal carries genetic mutations linked to aggressive behavior.
Says Smith, "We should note that this is far from settled science. And even if it were, one would think that if a criminal was genetically predisposed to offend, it would justify a longer sentence to protect society and give him an incentive to control his gene urges. But that isn’t going to happen. This is just one story in an ongoing saga that seeks to excuse people from self control and normative behavior. Mark my words, the abuse and misuse of genetic science is just beginning."
The whole item is here at Smith's Secondhand Smoke blog.
