Cell research Quote by David Stevens
“We deeply regret Sen. Frist's endorsement of an embryonic stem cell research policy that would turn living human beings into commodities for exploitation. ... Treating living human embryos as mere fodder for experimentation crosses a vital ethical line and contravenes the sanctity of human life.”
About This Quote
Source Opinion piece: Stem cell ethics, 2010
Embryonic stem research threatens human dignity, turning embryos into commodities and crossing moral lines.
In simple terms: Research risks human dignity.
Key Takeaway
Protect life, limit exploitation.
Themes
Ethics
Biotechnology
Human life
Policy
Mood
serious
concerned
Type
Cell research:1
Embryonic stem cell research:1
Frist stem cell:0
Human life:1
Life:1
Sanctity of human life:1
Stem:1
Stem cell:1
Stem cell research:1
Embryonic Stem:1
Human Embryos:1
Endorsement Embryonic:0
Embryos Mere:0
When to use this quote
- Legislative debate
- Medical research
- Public policy
Key Concepts
Sanctity of life
Moral limits
Scientific responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance innovation with ethics?
- What safeguards are needed?
A Different Perspective
Potential medical benefits are ignored.