2006-11-20 05:56:43 · 10 answers · asked by Rebecca H 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes. Governments fund all sorts of medical research projects as it is, so why not allow stem cell research to be a part of that?
If you say "no" to stem cell research funded by governments because of tax money being spent as the issue (and not an objection because of moral grounds), then you should just say "no" to all research medical research by governments. In this case, the issue appears to be that taxes should not be used for government funded medical research. I think it extremely short-sighted.
2006-11-20 06:13:23 · answer #1 · answered by Gin Martini 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stem cell research should of course be encouraged. Look what we already know. Taxes? I don't think so. The private sector is doing just fine without government adding more and more restrictions
2006-11-20 06:06:44 · answer #2 · answered by rural diva 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should be encouraged but it is NOT, I repeat, NOT the job of the federal government to engage in such activities. There are plenty of private enterprises who can fund the research and reap the rewards of success. That is the whole point of living in a capitalist society. Government was created for a couple of reasons ONLY: defense and rule of law. There is nothing else the government should be concerned with. Why would you even THINK that it is reasonable to FORCE American taxpayers to fund this sort of research?
Gin Martini: I am opposed to ALL government-funded research. I do not believe that taxes should be used to research the mating habits of fruit flies, glow-in-the-dark tobacco, OR medical research. The private sector does fine on that on its own. As for "governments" funding research... I could give two hoots what another government does with its tax dollars, as long as they aren't using them to blow me up.
2006-11-20 06:03:09 · answer #3 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. I pay taxes for things that are far worse. I don't want to be among the many dying from what would be a preventable disease if more stem cell research were done.
2006-11-20 05:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hi Eja 123 on a similar time as you develop some large valid factors approximately stem cellular learn. that's quite a arguable subject rely. i'm a therapist yet I additionally learn on the college of Maryland college of medicine. What the media isn't telling you approximately embryonic stem cells is that there are particular tissues that carry promising perception into illnesses which includes Parkinsons and Alheizmers ailment besides as specific cancers. on a similar time as we are in a position to apply grownup and umbilical twine stem cells The embryo is in a position to be watched in terms of its maturation over the years whethere its impacts are long term we are in a position to additionally see if those specific illnesses develop time beyond regulation for the time of various tiers as against a maximum cancers in a deadly malignant degree and not plenty promise is presented. once you extremely think of roughly it Eja, umbilical twine stem cells is basically a function of th embryonic stem cellular of a newborn and the two ought to be seen as interdependent on one yet another simply by fact the umbilical is actual one in all the main significant life factors for the baby. with a view to apply those stem cells could be quite arguable besides yet ppl place greater emphasis on embryos simply by fact all of us be attentive to that's the definitely infant. yet in the sphere of technological know-how our desire and information is extensive that on a similar time as they many could have confidence they at the instant are not all that reliable, even the smallest hazard that we ought to scientific care or exchange something for the greater valuable even for destiny embryos or toddlers is the destiny is something to be appeared at in the area of technological know-how.
2016-10-22 10:32:04 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes; stem cell research can help find a cure for many diseases that are untreatable, like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and many forms of cancer.
2006-11-20 06:04:12 · answer #6 · answered by la_nena_sabe... 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What type?
Umbilical stem cells strains work, so yes.
Fetal stem cells strains don't produce results, so no.
2006-11-20 06:00:14 · answer #7 · answered by RAR24 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely. it is not necessary for "babies" to die to acquire stem cells. and there seems to be no limit of organ repair that will be accomplished in the next 10 years.
2006-11-20 06:01:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-11-20 05:58:07 · answer #9 · answered by Fatboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Embryonic - no
Adult - sure, why not.
2006-11-20 06:02:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋