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On 4 Sep 2004 at 15:29, Rayilyn Brown wrote: > The big argument is a moral, not a scientific, one. The question is > whether these undifferentiated cells are people or not Morality is > being used to trump the pragmatism of science. For once, I agree with Rayilyn (at least partially). It IS a moral issue. I would, however, go on to say that morality is not being used to "trump" science, but rather to "control" science. Many things have been done in the name of "science" which are not moral, and ultimately, it is morality which makes us civilized beings. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn