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The debate on whether stem cell research is ethical or not is one that has been going on for years. Many questions arise such as is it even legal? Do we have the right to destroy these embryos? Is the possible outcome of success even worth all the trouble? In this video, Katie Couric touches on both sides of the debate by bringing up the fact that even though some see this research as the destruction of human embryos, it can ultimately save lives. I can understand where people are coming from when they say this is morally and ethically wrong but I think it does far more good than harm. Most of the embryos are donated anyway so doesn't it make more sense to use them to save a life instead of not using them at all? The potential this research has is incredible and I think that more time and money need to be into pursuing it. Studies have shown that it could possibly cure a number of diseases, including Diabetes, which affects over 2 million Americans. More and more bills are being passed in support of further research and money is being granted to help with the process but I still think we have a long way to go.
Although Elizabeth makes some great points, I disagree with her. I really do believe Stem Cell Research in morally and legally wrong. To "possibly" save a life, as Elizabeth says, you "have" to take a life. To "possibly" cure diabetes, you "have" to take little Johnny and little Susie's life. They do not have a choice in the matter. Religiously, I believe that every embryo serves a purpose. This purpose is not to "possibly" fix diseases, but to mature and become human beings in the perfect image of God.
ReplyDeleteThis as like most subjects having to deal with the rights between science and nature are touchy matters. There is the scientific view versus the ethical/ religious points of view. No way is wrong or right which is why this is a never- ending debate . To cure one of the many diseases we lose thousands of Americans too would be awesome and I'm sure many would be all for it, but is it our choice to mess with the duties of nature? As we progress and get older as humans we go through cell developments, losses and a bunch of other science babble but the one thing we can not prevent is process of nature. I don't think that is something that should be fooled with. Not because of religious reasons but simply because the forces of nature should not be tampered with.
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ReplyDeleteI think this is a very touchy subject. All though i personally support stem cell research. Many argue that it is morally wrong , and i can understand where they are comming from. But I am also a firm believer of that sacrifice is required for progression. Since a majority of the embryos are donated, I view it as trying to control what a woman does with her body. And I do not think that any person or government has the right to tell a woman what she can and can not do with her body.
ReplyDeleteWhile this subject as many others have said is definitely debatable, I like to think of the future possibilities this research may bring. While embryonic stem cell research involves using fetuses, adult stem cell research does not.
ReplyDeleteWhile looking more into the subject I found this link http://www.21stcenturysciencetech.com/articles/winter01/stem_cell.html
It goes on to explain that adult stem cell research that can be obtained from an adult human without causing harm and can have almost as much potential as the embryonic stem cells. I think that more research should be put toward the adult stem cells before anything about the embryonic ones should be debated about.