The Prospect of Cloning Human Beings: Has Knowledge Leapt Ahead of Wisdom?
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BEINGS: HAS KNOWLEDGE LEAPT
AHEAD OF WISDOM?1
Peggy Scheckel
INTRODUCTION
We live at the threshold of a new genetic age2 in which science and
technology are rapidly changing the way we live, work, and raise our
families.3 In recent years, real progress has been made in scientific and
biological development. Science has not only lengthened the lives of
people with human immunodeficiency virus (HW) and located the genes
that predispose individuals to cancer and diabetes, but has also now
verged on discovering new treatments for spinal cord and brain injuries.4
Today, scientific progress has reached beyond even these modem medical
marvels. The theoretical notion that human beings can be cloned is
presently entering the realm of scientific and technological progress.
For years, the American public has been fascinated with the
possibility of creating life by other than natural means.5 Stories such as
'Nicholas Wade, Sen atePlansto Weigh Ban on CloningN.Y.TsL%, Feb. 10, 199S, atA16
(discussing concern over the ethics of human cloning research).
'Research Fellow, Midwest Alliance for Health Education. B.A., University of Mtszoun-
Columbia, 1996; J.D. (CandL), Valparaiso University School of Law, 2000.
I would like to thank Hunt Sueohoff, LL.P. Attorneys at Law in Fort Iae, Indiana for
use of their office and resources; and to N. Jean Shendal, research preccpator, for her assistance.
2Should Congress Prohibit All Human Cloning Expcrimentation?, 77 CoNG, DIG., Feb,
1998, at 50 [hereinafter Congressional Digest 1] This work is a compilation of commants by
academic and political figures dealing with the pros and cons of human cloning.
'The White House Office of the Press Secretary, Radio address by the Prezident to the
Nation (Jan. 10, 1998) (discussion of the extraordinary promise of science and technolo.-y, and
the extraordinary responsibilities that promise places on us).
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