American Voices

The Human-Cloning Controversy

December 5, 2001 | ISSUE 37•44

Last week, scientists announced the first-ever cloning of a human embryo, which they hope to mine for stem cells to treat diseases. What do you think?

  • At last, the underpopulation crisis has found its magic bullet.

    Carla Rayner
    Homemaker

  • A whole population of identical-looking human beings? This chilling dystopian vision has already come to pass in the fall J. Crew catalog.

    Leslie Jong
    Massage Therapist

  • We don't need these cloned embryos takin' all the jobs away from regular embryos.

    Rich Stewart
    Auto Mechanic

  • Scientists should not be allowed to play God. Brian Blessed would be much better.

    Donald Scott
    Tax Attorney

  • I've got a plan to create the world's first human-clone hybrid. Remember that sheep Dolly? I'm gonna fuck it.

    Fred Gardner
    Cashier

  • I think I'll just sit back and let the ignorant, hysterical Christians handle this one.

    Peter Jordan
    Systems Analyst

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