Clones: A group of genetically identical organisms.

Ever since the belief that cloning was a possibility, and especially since it has been developed, it has been a major conflict in the ethical world of values. There are many different pros and cons about the subject, and for a majority, deciding what is right and wrong regarding this issue is virtually impossible. A clone is an organism, or group of organisms, derived from another organism in a nonsexual way. Each cloned organism, or group of organisms, is composed with the exact genetic material as the original organism(s). Genetic material is made up of genes, the parts of a cell that determine characteristics in living things, (worldbook.com). Three strong pros that are commonly used in the great debate over cloning include: "Cloning is a technology that would allow infertile couples to have a genetically related child.", "Cloned human embryonic stem cells have the potential to cure, or assist in the discovery of a cure, for just about any disease or disorder you can imagine, not to mention save diminishing species of animals.", and also, "Human cloning is not inherently wrong, immoral or evil, the negative association

In conclusion both support of and repression of cloning will have a major impact on our lives over time, and is an ethical issue that mustn't be tossed aside. Cloning is a technology that would allow infertile couples to have a genetically related child, but the child could face a life of rejection and unhappiness. Cloned human embryonic stem cells could lead to potential cures or discoveries and could save the lives of diminishing species of animals, but cloning has also proven to be very dangerous and even life threatening. Cloning could be used as a weapon for warfare, or product for slavery, but has the bias media coverage and lack of factual information lead the US public astray in our knowledge of cloning? Each side of this debate has valid and logical arguments about the possible effects of cloning on our lives, however, the arguments stand as what they truly are...possibilities. Thus, the question becomes; do the possible beneficial effects outweigh the possible destructive effects of cloning?

A huge concern with cloning is that it may some day lead to the production of clones for warfare or even slavery. Some ethicists are concerned that cloning combined with various genetic engineering techniques, could lead to efforts to selectively breed children that are stronger, healthier and more intelligent in order to create a more perfect race, (worldbook.com). Society is already preoccupied with trying to perfect it's self (due to psychological marketing strategies and advertisements), but the availability that we have to use extreme means in order reach this superficial goal (cloning), would lead to a disaster comparable to the Holocaust. (Hitler, the leader of the Nazi forces in Germany, actually tried to create a perfect race through selective breeding, but he was utterly unsuccessful.) If such a thing were to happen people would loose the desire, (and maybe even the need), for relationships, love, and emotions... the things that connect us all to each other on a spiritual level.

Pros: Cloning is a technology that would allow infertile couples to have a genetically related child. For example, in a case where one member of a couple carries a gene for disease, [cloning] using a cell from the other member could assure that a couple has a healthy child of their own, (worldbook.com). Scientists believe that further research of cloning could provide us with a better understanding of genetic diseases and aid in the production of embryos from which cells could be obtained to grow various organs for transplants. Not only does cloning benefit couples who wish to be parents that have questionable gene quality, but also those that simply do not have the capability t

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