Nebraska lawmakers will vote this week on legislation to ban human cloning, The Associated Press reported.
Sen. Mark Christensen, sponsor of LB 700, wants the state to ban researchers from cloning human life for use in destructive embryonic stem-cell research.
Opponents of the bill say a ban would stifle research, but Dave Bydalek, executive director of Family First, said there should be limits to what researchers can do.
"We shouldn’t create life for the express purpose of destroying that life for speculative medical research even if it has the possibility -- with a big question mark -- of curing certain types of diseases," he said. "A civil society should not use human beings as commodities."
Dawn Vargo, associate bioethics analyst for Focus on the Family Action, said the destruction of embryos won’t help those afflicted with incurable diseases.
"Cloning advocates want you to believe this research is necessary to treat sick and injured patients,” she said, “but in reality, this type of research is unethical and unnecessary for treating patients.”
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Nebraska residents can call 1-800-292-2113 or e-mail Family First for more information on LB700.
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