Genome Testing

There is a new type of testing for birth defects and dseases. It is called genome testing, and it seems like it comes out of a sci-fi movie. It literally can see your chromosomes and cad discover gaps in them. It could determine if you are at a high risk for alzheimers, or if you have a brain deficiancy. It can show you all of the medical issues that may come up during your life. The only question is, do you want to know?
I personaly think that even though you now may live with the fear of developing these illnesses, you should find out what they are. It could tell you that you have a high risk for cancer, or baldness, and this allows you to know to keep a close eye on your body and your hairline. Even if it is uncureable now, you will know to be on the look out for the cure when it is developed. This could easly save your life.
Since I always back my opinions, I would want to be told everything, especially life threatining conditions. I would feed the same way if it was a close loved one having the testing. I would want all the details. However, if I was the doctor, I would find it a little hard to tell a mother or father that their son not only has a birth defect, but they also have a good chance of getting cancer early in life. However, knowing that I myself would want all the details, I believe that it would be only fair to tell them everything.

Reflect and Resolve

Reflection:  In 2012, many great things happened. There were advances in clean energy, the fiscal cliff was avoided, the NFL record for receiving yards in a season was broken, and one of the best movies ever, The Avengers, came out. However, it also had plenty of bad things, too. Hurricane Sandy and multipul shootings left the nation scared. However, I believe the world and I have learned that bad situations brings out the best in people. I never realized until now that everyone helped out the victims of the shootings and the superstorm. The NFL, the goverment, everyone was raising funds. I look on the world with a newfound admeration.

Resolution:  In 2013, I resolve to become stronger, faster, and a beter person. I will follow the role model of Tim Tebow, who is strong, fast, and, you guessed it, a good person. I will run and lift weights every day as long as I am able to, cut back on junk food, and have a positive aditude. I look forward to what this year has to offer.