I ask this question because it is a huge possibility. First of all, athiests
are severely in the minority, not to mention transhumanists. I am a freshman
at Purdue University, studying biochemistry, and even after we have learned
that evolution is virtually a proven theory I don't think more than a very
very small percentage are atheists, and this is in a distinguished school
of science and technology! The percentage is very much smaller in most other
places in the country. The world looks upon transhumanist ideas as crazy,
and therefore since the majority usually decides the laws, I think the
technology will be outlawed.
Personally, If a law was made that kept me from living, i would take it as
a direct threat on my life and act accordingly by disregarding the law in
what ever way I have to.
Maybe education is our way out of this dilemma, but it is hard to teach
those who are afraid of what the truth will do to their contentness.
Jeremy