American Voices

The Stem-Cell Debate

July 25, 2001 | ISSUE 37•25

Embryonic stem-cell research, which scientists believe could hold the key to curing many diseases, is strongly opposed by pro-life advocates. What do you think?

  • As it clearly states in Leviticus, '...and the use of embryonic stem cells in biomedical research shall be forever prohibited. Thus sayeth the Lord.'

    Diane Backman
    Legal Secretary

  • Spare me your rationalizations. All I know is, stem-cell research kills a quasi-living four-day-old blob.

    Richard Heep
    Systems Analyst

  • You mean, you can actually experiment with stem cells from human embryos? Man, and all this time, I've just been throwing mine out.

    Bill Teufel
    Delivery Driver

  • You try looking into the eyes of a human embryo and saying, 'We need you to die for science.' You can't do it, can you? What do you mean, which side am I arguing?

    Irwin Santana
    Customs Officer

  • They take these stem cells from little babies. They use big, sharp knives. The babies scream, but they take their stems anyway. This makes Jesus cry.

    Carl Knight
    Architect

  • Only the scientists would go to hell, right? Then let them find a cure for cancer and we'll keep dutifully opposing their actions.

    Lori Staub
    Reference Librarian

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