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To: Lane3 who wrote (23667)	7/11/2006 5:17:11 PM
From: thames_sider	Read Replies (1) of 541582

Why would anyone oppose stem cell research other than the destruction of embryos? I don't recall hearing any other reason. Other reasons I've heard or could conceive of (no pun <g>); - dislike of scientists 'playing god' - dislike of scientists generally - slippery slope to eugenics, selection of specific genetic material etc etc - belief that it's misdirection of resources when we should be focussing on (XYZ) which would benefit the masses of poor rather than a few western rich - religious convictions (e.g., Jehovah's Witnesses) I'm not saying they're great reasons (I think it's probably pretty clear where I stand on abortion, and on the benefits of scientific research)... but reasons they are. And IMO the first two may have more to do with the opposition than many opponents would prefer to admit, even to themselves.

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