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Embryonic Stem Cell Research Legalized in California
Stigmata669 writes "Against the wishes of the White House, it appears that Gov. Gray Davis has passed legislation to legalize embryonic stem cell research in California. The article sheds some light on the nature of this decision, and highlights the difference between this decision, and the continued ban on human cloning in California."
People seem to think that their bodies do not belong to them, for some strange reason. (to me.)
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It's like it's against some spiritual and holy sacrament to give blood to another person, consider donating organs, or even contemplate growing body parts from cells for various medical reasons.
What's wrong with prolonging our species a little bit to ensure a healthy future?
As an aside, I find it striking that as I read the days's news lately, and discussions about humanity's future, I can't help but recall tidbits from Star Trek's "Universe" and where we would be if not for the fertile imaginations of people who thought outside the box.
Call it what you will, but ideas and experiments in moderation are not unholy, in my eyes at least.
And with that, please have a nice day.
-Chris Simmons,
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