JoAnn my friend in Houston, I do agree with you 100%. I think that morality or ethics have little to do with any major consideration that I might have to help in any way those that I already know and love. I have wondered as this particular discussion arose whether anyone has thought about what benefit it is to continue serious genetic flaws? I would think that parents would consider the ramifications of knowingly passing on any birth defects or future inherited conditions. Is it the idea that to give life and birth is a right? Maybe it is better to think it is a priviledge and one that should be thought through very seriously before, not after the event. * seattle* Audrey friend of pwp aussie John 49/42/38?? PS Marjorie, I realize that this has little to do with the ongoing work to go forward with the stem cell bill and research...but it is an aside :))