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Originally Posted by jorgelito
DC, you make some interesting points but I would like to know more. How do you know it is less than a majority of the population that has a moral concern with this issue? Also, even if it is less than a majority, would that matter? After all, there have been case in the past where the majority was not in the right.
It's a complex issue butI think there can be a compromise there. More discussion and civil debate is definitely a good thing.
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I was looking at the variety of polls on stem cell research. Most show a majority supporting embryonic stem cell research.
http://pollingreport.com/science.htm#Stem
I believe that if it was explained that it doesnt mean creating new embryos for the research but using existing embryos that would otherwise be destroyed, the numbers would be even higher...but that is conjecture.
Cutting edge science always has to deal with the moral implications regardless of the level of public support. But in this case, there are potential medical benefits that cant be fully determined without research and public support.