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Social Democratic Party’s policy on genetic engineering

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Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

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Agree

Yes

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) of Portugal, despite its center-right orientation, has shown openness to innovation and the advancement of healthcare, which includes supporting research and development in various fields. Given the potential benefits of genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment, it is likely that the PSD would support government funding in this area, especially if it aligns with broader public health goals and economic development. However, the score is not a full 5 because the party's commitment to fiscal conservatism might temper its support for large-scale government spending without clear evidence of cost-effectiveness and benefits. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

While the PSD might have concerns about the ethical implications and potential risks associated with genetic engineering, outright opposition to government funding for research in this area would be inconsistent with the party's general support for healthcare innovation and its potential to improve public health outcomes. The party's platform does not explicitly reject scientific advancement, and it recognizes the importance of Portugal's participation in the global scientific community. Therefore, a complete dismissal of funding for genetic engineering research, especially for disease prevention and treatment, would not align well with the party's broader goals, though fiscal conservatism might lead to some caution in this area. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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