Why the Author Argues In-Vitro Fertilization Must Remain Prohibited

Responding to a wave of comments on his recent Corner Post, the author reasserts that in-vitro fertilization should be prohibited. He notes that many readers objected, pointing to measures such as minimal-stimulation cycles, freezing eggs rather than embryos, and donating surplus embryos as ways to prevent misuse. The piece reproduces a representative excerpt of that criticism and proceeds to dismantle it point by point, arguing that the suggested safeguards do not address the fundamental moral concerns.

While acknowledging the popularity of AOC’s egg-freezing discussion, he stresses that the core question of IVF’s legality remains unanswered. Ultimately, the columnist concludes that the practice must remain banned.