Thread: Stem Cell research

I agree that advancement saved your son. However, stem cells, like immunotherapy are not going to make people live forever. I think private researchers or private funding should be used for virtually all research because our government can't separate useful research from wasteful spending. This would increase efficiency for their use and the speed at which their purposeful use could dome to fruition. There is great potential for the research, but people who make these huge claims of unlimited potential are not well informed.
BTW I believe if a woman want to donate her cord cells after giving birth its her business and I believe a doctor should be able to ask her to donate it.

Ok... I'm not sure what all this government will screw it up talk is about. The OP is asking about general thoughts about the idea of stem cells. I prefer not to get into the who is better suited to do this debate, and I'll stay on topic here (at least I hope to )

Originally Posted by richmondesi

Ok... I'm not sure what all this government will screw it up talk is about. The OP is asking about general thoughts about the idea of stem cells. I prefer not to get into the who is better suited to do this debate, and I'll stay on topic here (at least I hope to )

whether the research is done properly with the best outcome is very much on topic. i would think all would want only the best outcome for this or any other kind of medical research.

Originally Posted by 59caddy

whether the research is done properly with the best outcome is very much on topic. i would think all would want only the best outcome for this or any other kind of medical research.

We both know that it's going to be twisted into government versus private sector, which will morph into right versus left, and this thing will get every bit as twisted and predictable as several other threads that go that route do. It's NOT on topic, the idea of the research or the concept of that research is the topic... I didn't see anything in the poll or the OP asking for political discussions on it.

Originally Posted by richmondesi

We both know that it's going to be twisted into government versus private sector, which will morph into right versus left, and this thing will get every bit as twisted and predictable as several other threads that go that route do. It's NOT on topic, the idea of the research or the concept of that research is the topic... I didn't see anything in the poll or the OP asking for political discussions on it.

NO, i do not see it getting twisted. i was very sincere. i do not care about who is in power. it is an honest appraisal of what usually happens. i only want the best outcome on this matter. i want as much good to come out of this type of research as possible. this is one time i was not taking any side!!
no where did i say anything about politics, just my hopes for something good from the medical research

Originally Posted by 59caddy

NO, i do not see it getting twisted. i was very sincere. i do not care about who is in power. it is an honest appraisal of what usually happens. i only want the best outcome on this matter. i want as much good to come out of this type of research as possible. this is one time i was not taking any side!!
no where did i say anything about politics, just my hopes for something good from the medical research

Originally Posted by 59caddy

stem cell research "may" hold some great benefits.
if you are are talking about research here in America, i think it should be left up to private research rather than government backed. the government will just screw it up like most other programs. private companies will do better and may be less costly

That was the first mention of government in the thread, and it leads to a predictable discussion. All I'm saying is: let's keep this out of the Government=Incompetent realm, and keep it on the general

Originally Posted by Seraphim

So, how do you feel about it?

Thanks

Originally Posted by richmondesi

That was the first mention of government in the thread, and it leads to a predictable discussion. All I'm saying is: let's keep this out of the Government=Incompetent realm, and keep it on the general

Thanks

whatever! i gave an honest answer...you are the only one who is complaining. i have a right to want a great outcome on the research and i stated how i thought this should be accomplished. if you want to discuss this further please pm me and lets not tie up this thread.

Fantastic Idea... and I DO want to live forever!