Ten points will be given to the best answer. You might also comment on Michael J. Fox's TV spots regarding this issue. Thanks to all who participate.
2006-10-24 16:13:22 · 10 answers · asked by Mike S 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
For one, I support stem cell research on its own merits. I think that technology has a lot of promise, as well as a lot of potential for abuse. However, the potential for abuse exists with any new technology and does not itself serve as sufficient reason for banning any research. Of course, that whole point is moot because the research, should it not happen in the United States, is happening and will continue to happen elsewhere.
Second, embryos are being discarded in numbers far greater than scientists will ever be able to use as a result of fertility treatments. Given that these embryos will be destroyed regardless, I can see no harm if some good comes of it.
Finally, should the United States not engage in such research on a more robust level, we run the risk of falling behind the other developed nations in advancing medical science, and that's happening far too often as it is.
2006-10-24 16:49:24 · answer #1 · answered by Ivallinen Roisto 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simple answer:
Stem Sell Research is something that needs to happen. There are people suffering from horrible diseases that can be treated with stem cells. The problem is, everyone has some sort of stand on "playing God" and stuff like that. Let's "play science" and try to make people better.
As far as the Michael J. Fox spots, well I think he may have accentuated his "ticks" or whatever you would like to call them, but the fact remains the same, he has a horrible disease that can be treated with stem cells. People may want to say "Well he over exagerrated his movements..." so what? Does that mean his and others' horrible diseases "aren't that bad." Maybe Micheal was just trying to remind him that him and many others need help.
2006-10-24 17:33:43 · answer #2 · answered by EJtheRed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As for the Michael J Fox issue....I also heard from very reliable sources that he did not take his medicine before the shooting of the commercial so as to better show the affects. He's openly done this before for commercials advocating research for the disease. But, a man does what he has to do in order to support his cause....or himself....you never saw Michael J Fox campaigning for the health of anyone or a politician prior to his diagnosis.
AS for stem cell research I am deeply divided on the issue. I can see where the research could be used to help people and even eventually to cure diseases...but I also see it as a way that companies will make millions of dollars and keep many people across the world begging for help as they do with the expensive miracle drugs.
I think it should be government regulated and funded rather than giving the power to private companies. I think we should use it to help everyone, not just the rich or the insured.
Of course when you start doing this you are messing with the ultimiate design....people were made to die and to have diseases...we are already on the brink of being overpopulated beyond self sustainment....if we cure everyone we'll die due to lack of resources to feed us all....
so what do you do?
2006-10-24 16:40:15 · answer #3 · answered by Bonecrusher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. The Fox issue was a fraud. Talent does not stand to make all stem cell research illegal.
2. Embryonic research has never yielded anything. There are no trials going on. Adult stem cells are the most promising.
3. There are different kinds.
4. I support everything being done with private money.
5. Creating life to destroy it is morally wrong and must be illegal.
6. The whole issue to MO voters is actually about legalizing cloning. Nice dirty trick.
2006-10-24 16:17:27 · answer #4 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I understand about this bill, it is deceptive. The wording of the bill says that the embryos may not be planted into a live person, but it does not say that the embryos cannot be grown in a lab.
I will definately be voting against this ammendment because I think it is a deceptive and will lead the way into cloning.
2006-10-24 16:25:59 · answer #5 · answered by shybusch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm against embryotic stem cellular learn yet help person stem cellular learn. Like embryonic stem cells, person stem cells have shown the flair to distinguish into maximum cellular types. additionally they have been used effectively in many human beings inclusive of cardiac, stroke, and maximum cancers sufferers. Use of person stem cells use additionally eliminates transplantation reactions because of the flexibility to apply the affected person's own stem cells. Embryonic stem cells, on the different hand, have not been used effectively. because of the fact of immaturity, embryonic stem cells tend to strengthen uncontrollably after transplantation, inflicting tumors, extra effective secretion of chemical compounds, or maybe loss of existence.
2016-12-08 20:45:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As to Mr. Fox, I heard that he did not take his medication to show what Parkinson's is all about
As to stem cell research, this is not voodoo science. It's not like taking blood from horses and transfusing it into people to see what happens.
It is true research and needs to be supported
2006-10-24 16:16:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am against abortion. Therefore, I would be against stem cell research due to aborted fetuses. However, if the fetus' death was caused other than by it being aborted, then maybe I would say "OK" to stem cell research.
2006-10-24 16:19:16 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There needs to be a probe on why this is being voted on.
2006-10-24 16:23:11 · answer #9 · answered by Reba K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
creepy , hopes it work and not lead into cancer
2006-10-24 16:17:39 · answer #10 · answered by blue_eyed_southernman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋