2006-07-26 04:19:39 · 12 answers · asked by Confuscious 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
First, let me clarify what I think your question asks.
The first problem is that you refer to stem cell research. There are many styles of stem cell research. Many in the media do not report about the different kinds of stem cell research. They talk about a federal ban or lack of funding for stem cell research. But it is only one kind EMBRYONIC or FETAL stem cell research that has unusual federal restrictions, not a ban.
There is no ban on any kind stem cell research. Some of the non-embryonic cell research (NECR) has resulted in treatments that are being used today. Embryonic cell research (ECR) has yet to yield any medical benefits.
The second problem is that you ask about funding. NECR has federal, state and private funding. ECR has federal, state and private funding.
There are few, if any restrictions on NECR that don’t apply to most healthcare research. There is one big federal restriction on ECR. That restriction is federal funding is limited to a small number of lines in existence at the time the bill was passed.
Now to answer your question. Should the federal restrictions on ECR be removed?
If you are willing to donate both your kidneys, heart, lungs and other organs TODAY to save stranger's lives then end the restrictions. But go down to the closest hospital and volunteer to donate TODAY.
If you say NO! It will kill me!!! Then you should be against ECR as well. To use embryonic stem cells ends the life of a unique individual, just as you are a unique individual.
Note to the anti-religious fanatics. Not one word of the above was derived from a religious belief. I used the Constitution*.
2006-07-26 05:09:11 · answer #1 · answered by SPLATT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What ban? Nothing has been banned. I suppose you are referring to President Bush's veto of potentially unlimited new federal funding for research on unlimited numbers of new lines of EMBRYONIC stem cells. Let's keep in mind that Bush took the first step in federal funding of research on 22 lines of embronic stem cells. That funding and those stem cells are still available, but researchers have made little use of them.
2006-07-26 11:28:09 · answer #2 · answered by senior citizen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is a ban on stem cell research. Just a ban against government funding.
2006-07-26 11:22:33 · answer #3 · answered by one voice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my country there is a ban, but in single cases they are able to discuss the matter. There was this boy, 5-6 years old that needed stem cells, and her sister could give it to him. The goverment said no, but have approved it to this one case. If it can stop people from dying, it should be no ban, else ban it.
2006-07-26 11:26:57 · answer #4 · answered by Scorpion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
Only the far, far right would believe a bunch of undifferentiated cells have more right to be thrown away (thats what happens to most after fertility treatments) than go towards research that will help out millions of people around the world.
2006-07-26 11:24:10 · answer #5 · answered by 11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely
2006-07-26 11:23:00 · answer #6 · answered by candidworker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should you know what you are talking about? Yes, too bad you don't. There is no ban. If you would actually like to know the facts, check out the following bills:
H.R. 810
S. 3504
S. 2754
2006-07-26 11:25:27 · answer #7 · answered by Aegis of Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! If embryos are going to be destroyed why not used them to help save lives?
2006-07-26 11:22:22 · answer #8 · answered by Salem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I mean they are doing it in Canada! We can't be behind Canada!
2006-07-26 11:22:54 · answer #9 · answered by Elle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Leave it like it is. WE ARE NOT GOD!!
2006-07-26 11:23:14 · answer #10 · answered by marieandlucaspape 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋