Belief Quote by William J. Clinton
“Banning human cloning reflects our humanity. It is the right thing to do. Creating a child through this new method calls into question our most fundamental beliefs. It has the potential to threaten the sacred family bonds at the very core of our ideals and our society. At its worst, it could lead to misguided and malevolent attempts to select certain traits, even to create certain kind of children -- to make our children objects rather than cherished individuals.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public statement on bioethics, 1998
Cloning humans endangers core moral values, family integrity, and risks treating children as commodities.
In simple terms: Human cloning threatens family and moral values.
Key Takeaway
Protect family and dignity.
Themes
ethics
family
human rights
technology
society
Mood
concerned
thoughtful
Type
ethical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- parental decisions
- medical research
- education curricula
Key Concepts
bioethics
human dignity
trait selection
Questions to Reflect On
- Should society prioritize individual rights over scientific progress?
- How can we safeguard against commodifying human life?
A Different Perspective
Even regulated cloning could be misused for profit or discrimination.
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