Cloning Pros and Cons

             Cloning: The production of genetic copies.
             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 that the public has with cloning is simply a misconception.". On the other hand, there are equally logical arguments about the dark side of cloning. Many people who don't support cloning say that its cons are: "Serious health risks are involved.", "Cloning could, someday, be used for warfare or slavery.", and finally, "Children whom have been cloned could potentially be looked down upon, or looked up to, causing lack of acceptance and individuality.".
             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] u...

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