http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6547675.stm
We're far enough along to be able to alter normal somatic cells to make them into reproductive cells. Human cloning would be enabled by doing a similar trick with cells that have the individual's entire genetic code and then they could start manufacturing organs that actually work as exact replacement parts.
What kind of ethicists think that this process should be banned? I don't really care and don't really care to debate with them. At some point they need to be tossed out on their butts. If they have a right to come to me and complain that they don't think I should grow a replacement organ using my own genetic code, then I have the right to throw them out so hard they roll when they hit the ground. I would rather be called a "nappy-headed ho" even if I was one. It's a lot better than being refused the right to keep the pet that I want, the firearm that I want, or to have a new heart without having to take immune-suppressing drugs all the time. Or am I insane to think that the ultimate insult is more bearable than being denied a LIFE?
We're far enough along to be able to alter normal somatic cells to make them into reproductive cells. Human cloning would be enabled by doing a similar trick with cells that have the individual's entire genetic code and then they could start manufacturing organs that actually work as exact replacement parts.
What kind of ethicists think that this process should be banned? I don't really care and don't really care to debate with them. At some point they need to be tossed out on their butts. If they have a right to come to me and complain that they don't think I should grow a replacement organ using my own genetic code, then I have the right to throw them out so hard they roll when they hit the ground. I would rather be called a "nappy-headed ho" even if I was one. It's a lot better than being refused the right to keep the pet that I want, the firearm that I want, or to have a new heart without having to take immune-suppressing drugs all the time. Or am I insane to think that the ultimate insult is more bearable than being denied a LIFE?