Indeed, the line from the movie was "you can't handle the truth" meaning I shouldn't tell you because in my judgement it will be harmful, directly colliding wit

Indeed, the line from the movie was "you can't handle the truth" meaning I shouldn't tell you because in my judgement it will be harmful, directly colliding with your right to know the truth if you wish to know it. It's not a trivial matter at all. Recently I discussed this with a friend who teaches genomics. He was excited about the possibilities of applying genomic knowledge in the public health arena. The idea was testing newborns, even before delivery (in utero), to spot potential health problems and use the methods available to address them. I pointed out the ethical quagmire this is going to expose. People have a right to know, and as much not know, what their genes might reveal. Forcing people to confront predictions of illness or differences with social implications will be a nightmare to deal with. The case presented in the article is merely the tip of the iceberg of ethical dilemmas. We certainly are living in interesting times.