No person is alike, and no person has the same belief system. I, myself, believe that cloning animals and humans is not right. I am a religious person, so firstly, I believe that God created each and every person and animal to be as it is. I also believe that cloning contributes to the decline of genetic diversity. Diversity drives evolution, and eliminating characteristics in humans and animals not only makes our world less diverse, but it may mean that competition would be altered and those with maximized traits would soon prevail and be the ultimate human or animal. I also understand that individuals who support and believe cloning is not a negative thing do have a valid reason to.
Although cloning can be considered a destruction of life, cloning can aid the finding of treatments to various diseases and disorders. Cloning also gives an opportunity to create 'spare parts' for those who need transplants or major surgeries. It can help us understand more about organisms' bodies and how they work. It could help us create food for poor countries to help end famine. Individuals who believe cloning is a positive exploration believe it because of these strengths and opportunities it gives to the human civilization, not for the creation of the 'ultimate human.' Scientists and individuals who don't 'live by the bible' may see cloning as something to help and save lives in the future, and that is something very ambitious and admirable.
Believers and non-believers have their own belief systems and morals and this causes disputes between the parties. There are strong arguments on each side, making it all the more difficult to decide between right and wrong. What both sides don't understand is that arguing is only causing more hard feelings and disagreement. Escalating these issues is only causing damage between people in the workplace, and in culture in general. Fighting doesn't always lead to an answer, and in this case it may never will. Respecting the beliefs of each individual is important and sometimes very religious individuals or scientists may not understand that and may tend to cross the line.
I agree that cloning in dangerous, though I'm an atheist so the religious aspects don't contribute to my opinion. This issue is particularly hard to argue because those for it have legitimate arguments about how it can save lives and better our world. Cloning is too risky though in case of power struggles or the temptation to 'grow' humans for extra organs to keep 'real' humans alive longer. Not to mention, how freaky would it be to see an exact replica of your younger self?
ReplyDeleteI think that cloning has a good intention behind it, but overall it is not necessary. Technology has gotten a little out of hand so that it can save lives. If it is a person's time to go, then nothing should stop that or get in the way of it. I agree though that it is hard to decide between right and wrong. It saves a life, but is that the right thing to do? It seems too futuristic for it too be real.
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