Stem Cell Research Are you in?



20001549402000200660Stem Cell Research Are you in?Turn in taking Sides; Clashing Views In Heath & Society6900096000Stem Cell Research Are you in?Turn in taking Sides; Clashing Views In Heath & Society730005673725centerBiology 10902420096000Biology 109046069253907155By Krissie Wilson00By Krissie WilsonQuestion 1 There are many advantages and disadvantages to every choice we make, especially, when it comes to the decision to end or give life. Stem cell research sits on this similar gray fence to end or give a life by its dependence on giving life, meaning children, to families who are struggling on having kids and secondly, expanding life (with cells meant to create human life) for those who are unhealthy and desire to get better. Stem cell research in both ways gives life, but in two totally different ways; forcing us humans to decide whether a child should have the chance to be born or a beloved family member, friend or neighbor to have the chance to live a little longer. It is almost like choosing between an Almond Joy and a Mound, there is little difference, except the almond (which, I will say (compare) to the belief and biases of others, making stem cell research neither bad or good only in one’s opinion). Bush’s administration is very much like an Almond Joy because of their conservative values (Here is the Almond in this situation, being a conservative entails God/church and not believing that life should be ended (aka) abortion and stem cell research) During the Bush Administration they discontinued funding to Stem Cell research, because “they believed [it] to be experimentation on all [possible] human life.”(Page 135, Daniel, Eileen L) Which technically it is; when cells are taken to preform research on, those possible children, and future people to live on this Earth, become non-existent, they just become research. Research on Stem Cells, however, is put in a completely negative light. If we take away our almonds from the Almond Joy, we would see the same candy bar, or in this case, the same opportunity to give life. Stem Cell research could have the possibility to help cure cancer, help with Alzheimer’s, cure diabetes, and much much more! For the price of one life, we give another back. Isn’t that the same? Or as an article by Jeffery Hart “Yes” from the textbook Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Heath and Society says; “I myself have never met anyone who bites into an apple, gazes upon the seeds there, and sees a grove of apple trees. I think we must conclude, if we are to use language precisely, that the single fertilized cell is a developing or potentialhuman being—many of which are destroyed during in vitro fertilization, and even in the course of natural fertilization. But just as a seed—a potential apple tree—is no orchard, a potential child is not yet a human being.” (Page 137, “Yes”, Hart Jeffery)So, what is your choice? Let a love one die? Or just let a cell die for research? What would you choose…? Or should I say, Who would you choose?Question 2 Freedom was what our Founding Fathers wanted when they sat in a fear and exhilaration, as each one of them signed the Declaration of Independence. This meant war and the chance to have freedom from being dictated to; signing this treasonous document meant that their future generations would be able to have a choice and a voice in what they wanted. Today we question if we still have that freedom voice and choice, or if our government has taken it away. Using the Bush administration, as an example, with their ability to take away funding from stem cell research(Page 135, Daniel, Eileen L) took away the right to explore those embryonic cells, which others had donated for that sole purpose. We are looking at the political views rather than the problem at hand; if we took down our flags, posters, and banners, we will see people, suffering from their diseases and their families distraught with grief. Let us stop proving points, and stand together as a nation, and help one another rather than stand in one another’s way. "Science has presented us with a hope called stem cell research, which may provide ourscientists with answers that have so long been beyond our grasp. I just don't see how we can turn our backs on this -- there are just so many diseases that can be cured, or at least helped. We have lost so much time already, and I just really can't bear to lose any more."-- Former First Lady Nancy Reagan ()I use this quote from Nancy Reagan, to prove that we can put down our political stances, go back to the time where our Founding Fathers wanted choice, voice, and prosperity, and become aware of the need for Stem Cell research. Donated cells should not be denied! This is the donator’s chance to voice and make their opinions known about Stem Cell research, a chance to provide for those in need. To show their love and respects to a dear one or someone they know, who could (could have) benefit/ed from the research.Question 3 Is it ethical to deny a dying person treatment from there disease and also baby to be born? It seems almost cruel not to take the chance to do both. Why does it have to be one or the other? Split it down the middle, give mothers/babies a chance, give those who are sick a chance to live and let’s stop at defining right and wrong in this situation. Using my Almond Joy and Mound analogy, we need to give both a chance to thrive. They both mean well, to give life. To provide enjoyment in the world, stem cell research will bring life to those suffering as well as their families, while soon to be mothers enjoy the possibility of having a family. Let’s forget the almond (the biases, the worries politics, beliefs), let’s just focus on the joy of both. Not to mention, a cell is not a person yet, not seeing and knowing, but a human is. A mother is a human, a human who can enjoy these cells as future children. While a sick individual, a human, can enjoy the possibility of a longer life. The cell has no idea what is going on, until the human decides what to do with it. Why are we thinking that these cells are living, just like Jeffery Hart said in his article “Yes”, “But just as a seed—a potential apple tree—is no orchard, a potential child is not yet a human being.” (Page 137, Hart Jeffery, “Yes”, Taking Sides) Even if they are old, they are still people. They have families who love them and wish them to stay around a little longer, without pain. No one should be denied the opportunity to grow old, for a really long time, and enjoy life’s plentiful gifts. I know I want to grow old, and I want to enjoy my family, and if given the chance to protect myself from life’s wears and tears, I would take it, would you? Split down the middle is what I have to say. Give here and give there, allow both parties to reap the happiness that these cells might provide. Those future babies would appreciate it, especially if they are born with a birth defect; or their mom or dad is dying from cancer, and when they get old and decrepit, they still can enjoy life to the fullest. Stem Cell research benefits the born and even the unborn. What are we waiting for!?Citations1.Daniel, Eileen L (2009-09-11). Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Health and Society, 9e (Page 142). McGraw-Hill/Dushkin. Kindle Edition.2. Reagan, Nancy. "Support Stem Cell Research." resources/Quotes_in_Support_of_ESCR.pdf. Web. 11 Feb. 2012. <resources/Quotes_in_Support_of_ESCR.pdf>.3. Belk, Colleen and Maier Borden ,Virginia (2005-10) Biology for Life, with Physiology Third Edition (Page 220) Pearson Education Inc. ................
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