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jes91491

We have confused power with greatness

Jul 20, 2008 21:44

The Election is approaching, but I don't think my friends are paying close attention to the candidates. I thought it would be a good idea to have a blog on Obama and McCain beliefs and issues. Obviously, this post is biased. I support Obama more than McCain for numerous reasons, but I will not shoot you down if you like McCain more. Choose for ( Read more... )

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little_diana July 22 2008, 02:16:13 UTC

obama hands down

i'm confused, isn't stem cell research based around abortion, like they use the stem cells from the fetuses? then how would mcain not believe in abortion?
maybe i'm wrong

xoraptorgirlxo July 23 2008, 03:33:33 UTC

I think they take the stem cells from the uterus just after a baby is born. You can sign up to have them take samples. I'm pretty sure.

jes91491 July 23 2008, 03:48:47 UTC

McCain probably supports adult stem cells. You can obtain these cells from umbilical cords, placentas, corpses, adult tissues, etc. There is no danger involved.

If you obtain embryonic stem cells, you kill the embryo. But here's comes the ultimate ethical question: Does it really matter? Scientists grow clones in labs (in vitro, of course), and they take all the stem cells they want. Is this ethical? *shrugs*

xoraptorgirlxo July 23 2008, 20:16:58 UTC

Well yeah that's what I'm talking about. I mean, people don't kill embryos just for the stem cells. THAT would be unethical.They take them from the wanted abortions.

jes91491 July 23 2008, 22:22:34 UTC

No, people do kill embryos just for the stem cells. That's why so many people oppose stem cell research.

Cloned embryos have two purposes:
Stem cells
Procreation

Personally, I wouldn't want to give birth to my identical twin. That would be creepy. I also wouldn't want to kill my clone just for stem cells. That would be wrong.

What was I saying? I'm sure it was something interesting. (Trademark Daniel Johns)

xoraptorgirlxo July 24 2008, 19:39:06 UTC

Well, yes. But what I meant was that they don't do it without the mother or whatever's consent. They don't just go around killing embryos without other people's knowledge. Not that I'm for the whole embryo killing thing for stem cells, I am pro-choice.

jes91491 July 24 2008, 20:09:47 UTC

*sigh* Who isn't?

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