Persuasive Essay: The Stem Cell Research Debate

Most people are against Embryonic Stem Cell research mainly because they consider it unethical to use aborted fetuses for research. The two main issues concerning the research are the ethics (Cons) and the benefits (Pros). In any scientific case, ethics must always be considered. But the use of fetuses is something that is of the utmost importance. The costs are generally measured based off of people’s feelings, morals, and knowledge about the subject up for debate. The use of aborted fetuses for stem cell research may have many positive outcomes that can come of it, but many negative outcomes as well; If using aborted fetuses for research can, in the near future, save lives, then it is a research that should be supported, even though some

Stem Cell research and its funding have caused a lot of controversy throughout the past years. Stem cells are cells that are present in all living organisms. These cells have the potential to grow into any type of cell, including blood cells, nerves, muscles, and pancreatic cells. Stem cell research is essential because of the beneficial aspects it has to offer. Stem cells could potentially treat conditions such as Alzheimer 's, Parkinson 's, birth defects, strokes, Diabetes, cancer, and help in the reconstruction of severely damaged organs. Although stem cell research withholds great potential for many medical advances, a lot of controversy surrounds the sources and methods of obtaining stem cells and the possibility of improper usage of the knowledge acquired from research and experimentation. It is necessary for scientist to continue research as well as recognizing any ethical issues that may be present.

By taking the stem cells from the embryos we’re stopping a human to develop, which means we kill it. This is against human rights and is also against God. most likely the human that is in need of the treatment has already lived while the embryo has not. Why not give a chance to a new human to be able to live? abortion cannot be permitted or projected to people as a good act. By letting these treatments take place we are promoting abortion. We can't let abortion be seen as a medical treatment, abortion is

Eckman claims that instead of helping, stem cell research kills and destroys human life. However, at the stage that these embryos are at, they are not considered to be a human life. They are unable to survive on their own until they are implanted into the uterus so they are only considered to be a part of another human being. If we choose to use them for research opportunities we are not in any way harming them because they have no desires, thoughts, or emotions. These properties are all things that we associate with being a human so if these embryos do not have any of those, they are not considered to be humans yet. In fact, many fertilized eggs are lost because of natural causes with no further implications, so using embryos for research purposes should be looked at

murder. The killing of an embryo is murder and, therefore, goes against God’s will. Dr. Georgia

Embryonic stem cell research is the incandescent lamp of today's time. on October 21, 1879 in Menlo park Thomas Edison displayed his brilliant creation. Today we don't turn our heads without seeing a light bulb. That sort of success is what embryonic stem cell research can lead to. Edison had predecessors before him who had made incandescent light bulbs and today, we are at that stage. We haven't nearly reached our goal but are just witnessing the miracles of stem cells. In the course of history it has been proven that all great inventions and their inventors are doubted and shunned, is it coincidence that embryonic stem cell research is not supported? It is truly misunderstood. Embryonic stem cell research is simply the process of removing a fertilized egg from a woman then studying the stem cells found in the blastocyst. If support was given to this cause it could create cures and solve many biological mysteries. I have conducted research on this topic and this is fully beneficial to us

¨I am disappointed with the president's decision to initiate federally funded embryonic stem cell research,¨ Bob Barr. a former house of representatives member, argues that the use of human embryonic cells is morally and ethically wrong. (Procon.org) To elaborate on what Barr is saying, he's stating his opinion on how he feels stem cell research should not be legally funded. Also according to Michael Cook, no one was helped by human embryonic stem cell research. (Opposing Viewpoints) Many people believe human embryonic stem cell research is wrong because of the use of aborted fetuses. However, aborted fetuses are being sent to fertility clinics and then being destroyed after the abortion process is over, using them for stem cell research would be better because at least the fetuses are being used for good after something bad has happened to it. ¨Moral sincerity is not impressive if it depends on willful ignorance and indifference to logic,” says Michael Kinsley while talking about fertility clinics destroying more embryos than stem cell research. (Kinsley 30) Human embryonic stem cell research is not immoral and should be legalized for the help of aborted

With exponential increases in the capabilities of modern technology, it only fits that we use this technology to further our existence as a species. Embryonic Stem Cell Research is one of the ways we have come up with to advance our species into the future. However, the perpetrators and supporters have been under fire and controversy since its inception in 1979. The protesters are fighting it mainly because it is destroying unborn fetuses in the process.Personally, I have a special and specific connection to embryonic stem cell research. As a Type 1 Diabetic, I know that the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation uses embryonic stem cell research in its efforts to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. The main use for the stem cells they have is

Many different groups of people protest stem cell research. Some protesters say that getting stem cells from embryos amounts to killing a person to improve the life of another (Freedman 18). People protest stem cell research even though the embryos and fetuses would be discarded anyway (Freedman 19). They think if it is accepted, they will start experimenting on people who are going to die, like death row inmates and terminally ill people (Freedman 22). Some supporters of stem cell research say that using tissue from dead embryos is equivalent to transplanting organs from people that died from homicide or suicide. They say stem cell experiments in animals have already shown improvements in disorders. Treatments for diseases and disorders can’t be developed if experiments aren’t performed.

The embryos that are not implanted basically waste away and are of no use. Advocates of stem cell research argue that these embryos should be used to help people. The opposing side continues to argue that using embryos is unethical. According to the National Academy of Sciences, researchers hope that “harnessing the capabilities of stem cells could then help repair damaged and diseased organs or provide alternatives to organ transplants. Stem cell therapy could offer hope for the millions who suffer from spinal-cord injuries, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and other disorders.”13 Keeping this information in mind, it would be difficult for many people to be against this research. As a result, a Harris poll was conducted and found that 73% of Americans support the research, and there is a majority support among Republicans. The opposing side of the poll believes the research is immoral fell from 32% to 15% over only three years.14 As public opinion becomes more and more overwhelmingly positive, the demand for this research also

While there are many theories of the benefits we could gain by using embryonic stem cells, it has brought many ethical dilemmas and arguments. Many feel that the use of embryos for science is morally wrong and equal killing an unborn baby. This is usually followed by the idea that we shouldn’t “play god” nor allow embryos to be used for research. On the other hand,

One of the most controversial topics these days is Stem Cell Research. There seems to be a split opinion among societies about the research and whether it is socially and morally acceptable. As a society, we need to open our minds to the possibility of broadening our scientific horizons with stem cell research, and take the time to learn and understand whatever we can about it.

Finally, the use and extracting of embryonic stem cells are putting aborted babies through more suffering than they have already attained. Stem cells can be taken from aborted babies and used in research. This is morally wrong and women should not have the option to sign off their dead baby/fetus to scientists for research. These fetuses could have become smart adults but since their life was already taken from them, they should not have to go through scientific examination and ultimate destruction.

Embryonic stem cell research has caused quite a stir in the scientific community lately. The ethics and morality of its nature has been long debated. There is a constant debate about the legality of this topic and whether or not it should be permitted. We have formed different opinions with no clear resolution or conclusion. Does it violate human rights?

In “Killing Embryos for Stem Cell Research,” Jeff Mcmahan states that embryos are human beings of some sort like us and that human embryonic stem cell research involves to killing embryos. Furthermore, Mcmahan argues that “we never existed as embryos” and therefore it does not involve killing someone. I understand that stem cell research can lead to curing diseases like diabetes, cancer, or parkinson. I disagree on killing embryos does not involve on killing someone. I believe that human embryos have the same rights as human beings and thus entitled to the same protection to abuse. At the moment of conception a distinct organism has come into being. Thus, killing embryos is killing a human life.