'You would take away a technological advantage.' This begs the question. Whether this is an advantage or not is exactly what is at issue. 'Might not lead to y

'You would take away a technological advantage.' This begs the question. Whether this is an advantage or not is exactly what is at issue. 'Might not lead to your ideal of diversity utopia.' One of the defining traits of humans is that they are acutely aware of their relative social status. A significant group of those perceived advantages are based upon appearance. The attempt to imitate and supersede others in a toxic battle for recognition creates all sorts of harms. Opening up our germline to that battle seems extremely dangerous. Your comment reads like pure political reaction.