Which is more ethical and humane? Allowing early stage human embryos from fertility clinics that are not implanted to be used for potentially life-saving research, or throwing them in the trash, like they are required to do now?
2006-07-10 13:56:57 · 11 answers · asked by john_stolworthy 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
trinitydreams2001 - Cord blood stem cells have been used for almost 20 years. with good results, primarily for blood diseases like lymphocytic leukemia. Their possible usage beyond treatment of blod diseases is unknown.
2006-07-10 14:13:05 · update #1
EightBitHero - yes, it is a loaded question. I couldn't think of a way to make it unbiased and still get the point across.
2006-07-10 14:20:58 · update #2
Cherri- One of the charities I donate to is the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
http://www.michaeljfox.org/
He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991 and is a strong proponent of stem-cell research. CHeck his site out...
2006-07-10 14:43:33 · update #3
As much as I support stem-cell research, this is a very loaded question.
However I feel the limits on stem-cell research imposed are ignorant and downright evil. Stem cell treatments show promise to cure or treat a plethora of maladies and people are trying to squash it because they think it goes against their favorite pieces of archaeic religious fiction.
2006-07-10 14:00:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find nothing wrong with early stage embryos being used for stem cell research. There are so many people that can benefit from stem cell research. I believe that an early stage embryo doesnt have a soul YET and therefore it is not wrong to use the cells inside. Anyway, why not use the stem cells from an umbilical cord. I hear that is just as useful and the arguement about early stage embryos is not there.
2006-07-10 14:01:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To use these types of embryos is allright, as they are finite. However, creating such embryos for the purposes of research would be immoral, as would be researching an aborted fetus.
I don't think it is moral to take a life - even it it would save a million. I am not a utilitarian.
2006-07-10 14:06:13 · answer #3 · answered by rlw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This has to be one of the most ridiculous ever created in the 21st century. I mean we are supposed to be a leader in this area, instead if you want to try any type of new electives you need to go overseas. Dam FDA and of course let's not forget GW and the religious Reich..
How can a country that is supposed to be so advanced lag behind on one of the most important issues ever made in medical history??? I am perplexed..
2006-07-10 14:04:12 · answer #4 · answered by JDINFLA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good & undesirable. good: individual Stem cellular & umbilical stem cellular study. The study on those kinds were benifical in assisting those with spinal injuries, and parkinsens. undesirable: Fetus. present study have produced below the fellow & umbilical, at a value of existence. also, the secrete funds are very unethical. caution, the makes use of are truly being demanded for Human enhance Hormone to augment activities overall performance. that is causing undesirable unethical clinical study (fetus, individual, & umbilical) inspite of the acceptability of individual & umbilical stem cellular study.
2016-10-14 08:11:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a feeling that some day stem cell research will become widely accepted, but not now.
2006-07-10 14:00:48 · answer #6 · answered by MrMarblesTI 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my god we need to research stem cell research ! There is so many deseases we can possibly cure . speaking from the heart as i have parkinsons in my own family .
2006-07-10 14:00:39 · answer #7 · answered by cherdwum4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ridiculous laws blocking lifesaving medical research - yet another gift from irrational fundamentalists.
2006-07-10 13:59:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do not understand why this is even a question. why waste the material? the situation has been completely over moralized.
2006-07-10 14:01:59 · answer #9 · answered by sheepherder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bush will veto the bill says Karl Rove,,,, damn fiscal conservatives,,,,,
vote DEMOCRAT
2006-07-10 13:58:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋