To the Anti-Stem Cell folks out there

[ck4829]

Is this blastocyst REALLY a human being?

[smirkymonkey]

1. Well, if you draw a little smiley face on it, it sorta looks like one.

[Arkana]

2. I wasn't aware there were any anti-stem cell people on DU.

[ck4829]

5. I'm hoping I could draw one out

:evilgrin:

[Ladyhawk]

3. How do I know that isn't a chimpanzee blastula? or a mouse blastula? n/t

[DS1]

4. I'm pro Stem cells

I'm sure my liver could use a few

:hide:

[Gato Moteado]

6. freepers think anything smarter than them must be human

nt

[kiraboo]

7. It's made of human cells. But it's hot a human being any more

than a toenail clipping is a human being. Does it have potential for life? Sure it does. Are we obliged to allow it to fulfill the potential? Why, no. Not while it must grow and develop in our bodies, and at risk to our bodies. We, women, have the right to choose whether or not to host what is essentially a parasite - albeit a parasite which is sometimes much desired. I know, I have three kids. And if we consented to sex, does that mean we consented to childbearing? I think not. Ask virtually anybody who has had sex regularly!

[DanCa]

10. Carbon Atoms - hell by the freeper logic

They should ban coal use and charcoal and carbon paper. Seeing as how you and I are made up of carbon atoms.

[ck4829]

8. This is actually a bovine blastula BTW.

[DanCa]

9. I have young onset parkinsons is that blastocyst more important

than me having one happy healthy day without pain and being dependent on someone else? To all you anti stem cell people, Where were you when I froze at four oclock this after noon and i crapped on myself? No where . Better yet if you dont want stem cell I challenge you two spend twenty four hours in my wheel chair. Cmon ill even spring for dinner. Of course you may have to feed me if my tremors get too severe. CK thanks for the pic.