Many people all over the United States and the world suffer untreatable, life threatening diseases. If stem cell research is funded these disease would not only be cured but prevented. This cure could save 100’s of millions of Americans lives and could prevent millions of more cases. “Laura Dominguez had her accident on July 3, 2001.Aftewards she had no movement of her legs and hips,” Laura was 18 at the time of the accident (Nelson). Laura went to many rehabilitation centers to try to recover what she had lost but to no avail she did not see any improvement. After an experimental surgery with the use of stem cells Laura was able to point her toes and with braces she was able to walk short distances again. Not only can stem cell research regenerate
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In fact, stem cell research fulfills the Christian duty to save lives. Nancy Pelosi who has been a member of the labor, health and human services subcommittee says, “Many religious leaders endorse this bill because of their respect for life and because they believe science, within the bounds of ethics and religious beliefs, can save lives and improve its quality”. Just one life can save hundreds of thousands and it will help improve the quality and lifespan of everyone’s life. Stem cell research could be the answer to many families’ prayers who have sick loved ones. If stem cell research does not get funded, the embryos that are abandoned by couples will be destroyed. Hutto says “If not used for medical research, the vast majority of these unused embryos would be frozen for indefinite periods or destroyed”. This means that if stem cell research does not get funded all of the embryos will be wasted. So why waste when we can put them to a good use and help save lives. Stem cell research gives these embryos that were forgotten a chance to cure diseases that kill thousands of …show more content…
Shannon says, "The human embryo ... is not to be destroyed or seen as disposable tissue that can be used in research". Killing of the embryo only happens if the parents of the IVF are no longer able to pay for the storage of embryos. Once the family is no longer able to pay or they have no need for them anymore the parents can choose to donate them to research. The parents must give consent and various forms are signed before they can be used for research. If the parent does not donate them they will be destroyed. Stem cell research can be done without the need of embryos. There are many stem cell alternatives for example: adult stem cells and umbilical cord stem cells. Embryonic stem cells have the highest potential to cure diseases due to their regenerative properties. Another opposing view point is that it is too costly. Government is already in a ginormous debt but most of the funding will not come from them. Stem cell research will be funded mainly by private companies and donations much like how it is funded in
In fact, stem cell research fulfills the Christian duty to save lives. Nancy Pelosi who has been a member of the labor, health and human services subcommittee says, “Many religious leaders endorse this bill because of their respect for life and because they believe science, within the bounds of ethics and religious beliefs, can save lives and improve its quality”. Just one life can save hundreds of thousands and it will help improve the quality and lifespan of everyone’s life. Stem cell research could be the answer to many families’ prayers who have sick loved ones. If stem cell research does not get funded, the embryos that are abandoned by couples will be destroyed. Hutto says “If not used for medical research, the vast majority of these unused embryos would be frozen for indefinite periods or destroyed”. This means that if stem cell research does not get funded all of the embryos will be wasted. So why waste when we can put them to a good use and help save lives. Stem cell research gives these embryos that were forgotten a chance to cure diseases that kill thousands of …show more content…
Shannon says, "The human embryo ... is not to be destroyed or seen as disposable tissue that can be used in research". Killing of the embryo only happens if the parents of the IVF are no longer able to pay for the storage of embryos. Once the family is no longer able to pay or they have no need for them anymore the parents can choose to donate them to research. The parents must give consent and various forms are signed before they can be used for research. If the parent does not donate them they will be destroyed. Stem cell research can be done without the need of embryos. There are many stem cell alternatives for example: adult stem cells and umbilical cord stem cells. Embryonic stem cells have the highest potential to cure diseases due to their regenerative properties. Another opposing view point is that it is too costly. Government is already in a ginormous debt but most of the funding will not come from them. Stem cell research will be funded mainly by private companies and donations much like how it is funded in