Embryonic stem cell research has generated heated arguments in the realm of medical ethics. Those who oppose it generally believe that it is immoral and should remain illegal. Those on the other side of the debate believe that the opponents of embryonic stem cell research are preventing and standing in the way of medical miracles. Furthermore, they feel that for many years, no one even gave notice to the use of animals in scientific research. Once this issue was brought to people’s attention, certain laws and regulations popped up. However, we still are using animals in studies, and many people have benefited from the outcome of the research and experimentation.

Proponents also argue that people do not seem to understand the fact that most embryonic cells come from people that no longer have use or need for the frozen embryos. They feel that this should remain the personal decision of the individual to donate them for research. The invaluable research and potential cures for major diseases and breakthroughs are huge. There needs to be better guidelines developed for embryonic research. Guidelines and regulations are always necessary for research but we must not be so morally rigid that we stagnate our medical research.

With such a difficult issue, it is important that people know and understand what stem cell research is, how it will impact society and the knowledge that potential abuses can and will be addressed. The ability to achieve medical marvels will depend on regulating and expanding embryonic stem cell research.