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At this point it should be clear that there are no good reasons to oppose the federal funding of embryonic stem cell research and only good reasons for supporting. Opposition to the federal funding of embryonic stem cell research can only be justified by an appeal to unreasonable and arbitrary moral standards based not on logic, reason, or concern for human well-being, but rather on the dictates of outdated and dangerous religious beliefs. This opposition ultimately values the potential for human life over actual human life, so that, in a perverse twist, the very people claiming to be standing up for the sanctity of life are actually the ones most responsible for continued suffering and death. They pretend that an embryo has the same rights and moral standing as an actual human, and in doing so, they actually devalue the lives of real people suffering from real diseases. In contrast, the arguments in favor of embryonic stem cell research are based on the simple fact that this research has the proven potential to greatly improve health and wellness going forward. In addition, this research represents a worthwhile investment, because advancements in the treatment of diseases associated with old age will serve to reduce the societal cost of an aging population while improving the lives of countless humans.As a result, it becomes clear that federal funding for embryonic stem cell research is not merely a good idea, but is actually a moral imperative, because this research represents one of the best options for reducing human suffering and death.
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