2006-12-22 13:49:53 · 8 answers · asked by Quinton 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
then why did they ban it?
2006-12-22 13:53:42 · update #1
Nothing is wrong with stem-cell research. The problem is EMBRYONIC stem-cell research. That's MURDER...................
The liberals just had to put that little loophole in the legislation that they were trying to get passed that would allow embryonic research. That's why there's the problem. Liberals like to murder innocent children.
2006-12-22 13:51:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
The pros are that thousands of embryos (fertilized eggs) are thrown away on an annual basis anyhow, so why not use them for useful research, because they can indeed be quite beneficial. When a woman undergoes invitro-fertilization, the physicians usually harvests 5-10 eggs. All of the eggs are then fertilized and after about 3 days, the best looking eggs are implanted in the woman's womb. The not-so-good looking eggs are usually frozen for future attempts; however, sometimes they are thrown out. After a certain amount of time, all remaining eggs may be eventually discarded anyhow.
The same research (which can possibly lead to the cure of many serious illnesses) conducted on cell embryos taken from adults are "said" to not be as strong and healthy, so some scientists prefer the very young ones.
The negative is that in order to conduct this research, you must use a stored fertilized egg (usually taken from invitro-fertilization attempts). Some argue that the fertilized egg is a human life, and therefore it is wrong to manipulate or destroy the embryo.
So there you have it. Either you believe an embryo is sacred and a human being or you don't.
2006-12-22 22:11:17 · answer #2 · answered by americansneedtowakeup 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is, indeed, nothing inherently wrong or bad with stem cell research. The problem is, however, separating viable subjects for research materials (ie., stem cells) from those that really are viable. Scientists don't want to murder humans any more than the other part of the populace does so it becomes a real issue to determine when a subject simply cannot survive and can be used morally for research. Legal stem cell research will allow real scientists (as opposed to 'surgeons of fortune) to determine viable versus nonviable fetuses (?feti).
2006-12-22 22:04:22 · answer #3 · answered by David A 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the science world although new discoveries may better the lives of many, it has to follow what is said to be ethical. TO many people , including myself, harvesting embryos for these stem cells is murder and not "right", however stem cells from umbilical cord can be used and is not as controversial. HOwever, cords dont supply alot of these cells and the cells are more differentiated than that of embryos.
2006-12-23 00:17:03 · answer #4 · answered by nifferbugg130 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
For some reason, the fundies have this idea that it's OK to throw away embryos, but not to use them for research. Seriously, you don't see them trying to ban fertility clinics, do you?
Those embryos are never going to be used. They have no consciousness, no functioning brains, and no way to feel pain. So if they're going to die either way, and no matter what happens they won't suffer, then there's NOTHING WRONG with someone else benefitting from their deaths.
2006-12-22 23:34:52 · answer #5 · answered by Amy F 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Legolas' Babe is right. The democrats wanted to add that loophole. They think it's okay to murder embryos.
2006-12-22 22:01:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I'm glad to see most of the answerers so far have a CLUE. Idiot Democrats..........
2006-12-22 22:03:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
its not the research thats bad, its how they get the research material thats bad.................... think about it
2006-12-22 22:01:36 · answer #8 · answered by kchap9 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋