[Mewtwo is right, in that the "right people" made the discoveries (and an entire world polices said discoveries). But it still makes Robert nod a little, despite himself.]

... It is... t-true that most applications of... genetic modification technology are... often l-less than scrupulous.

[His gaze slides away, as he adds:] ... There... is an e-entire industry, illegally-run, devoted to... genetic modification and... r-reconstruction. Sometimes of... entire individuals...

... It is... a violation of e-ethics on... almost every level. Sapients' bodies should... never be altered w-without their consent.