Here is an artcile that says so.
http://www.medsocial.com/blog.aspx?blogaction=viewblog&show=339
2007-04-10 11:32:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Why not?
Stem cell research has only just begun--it has nothing to do with cloning and everything to do with finding cures for current devasting diseases.
The federal government funds research on germ warfare, so why couldn't they fund something that will actually IMPROVE life around the world?
2007-04-10 11:35:49 · answer #1 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Too many people do not want to have their TAX dollars funding EMBRYONIC stem cell research that has not cured nor shown and scientific evidence to cure or help with any disease.
While ADULT stem cells which do "use" another life are governement funded and have provided treatments for all of the "promises" your article attributed that embryonic "might someday cure".
Why does everything have to be government funded? The private sector is already funding embryonic stem cell research and if they thought they were close to any cures they would re-bouble their efforts instantly.
2007-04-10 18:39:17 · answer #2 · answered by jonepemberton 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, and for two reasons. First of all, unless only adult stem cells are used, it creates a very touchy issue, that of paying tax dollars for dead baby fetuses. I don't know about you, but I'd like to think our country wasn't doing something that ghoulish.
Secondly, the federal government is like a reverse King Midas. Everything it touches turns to crap. Private companies have been funding research for over a decade, and they made huge strides. Letting the Feds in will only slow research.
2007-04-10 18:41:06 · answer #3 · answered by Curtis B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that we as taxpayer pay enough already.
I'm sure there are ways to raise the money to get the research done. Michael J. Fox has had great success at fund raisers as did Christopher Reeve's before his and Dana Reeve deaths.
There are a lot of big companies that could help, especially if there is a tax break for them or tax benefit.
2007-04-10 18:45:06 · answer #4 · answered by Silly Girl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's a nice emotional plea for stem cell research, but it doesn't explain why taxpayer money should be used to fund it if those taxpayers don't agree with the way the money is spent. Post something new or don't post at all..
2007-04-10 18:35:40 · answer #5 · answered by eatmorec11h17no3 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think so. My friend's brother had to go to Portugal to get stem cells to help him get some more movement and feeling after getting in a motorcycle accident (he's paralyzed from the neck down). It did improve things but he'll probably have to go back again.
2007-04-10 18:36:06 · answer #6 · answered by natsuko1 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it should. If it could help with the fight against Parkinson's disease and diabetes, it would be wrong not to fund the research.
2007-04-10 18:36:30 · answer #7 · answered by brian2412 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it should. If certain people have no qualms about sending young men to die in a war, then they should have no problem with this....
2007-04-10 18:36:21 · answer #8 · answered by Duane T 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yesyesyesyes.
do you know how many diseases can be cured with stem-cell research?
2007-04-10 18:34:37 · answer #9 · answered by LIVE FREE 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
it should if it will be good for curing and discovering some ways to treat diseases!
2007-04-10 18:35:05 · answer #10 · answered by livinhapi 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋