10-27-2008, 03:19 PM
Admin Wrote:Rock Monster Wrote:I just read the post again...
there can't be testing on anyone in comas, etc.
"No stem cells may be taken from a human embryo more than 14 days after cell division begins..."
I think that covers your issue?
It doesn't. It doesn't cover creation of embryos for research and there is still the issue of not knowing future technology.
They can rewrite the bill and try again in two years IMO.
What about this?
The human embryos were created for the purpose of fertility treatment
and, with voluntary and informed consent, documented in writing, the
person seeking fertility treatment chose to donate the embryos for
research; and
(i) the embryos were in excess of the clinical need of the person
seeking the fertility treatment and would otherwise be discarded
unless they are used for research; or
(ii) the embryos were not suitable for implantation and would otherwise
be discarded unless they are used for research.
© No person may, for valuable consideration, purchase or sell human
embryos for stem cell research or stem cell therapies and cures.
Doesn't this cover your concerns?