Duplicates

            Since the cloning of the sheep Dolly, there has been much debate over whether or not humans beings should be cloned. Many people feel this is a violation of the natural order of things and that all research in the area of human cloning should be banned. Others feel that this is a natural progression of science and human evolution and that research in the area of human cloning should be priority. How do you feel about this issue?

           

            Remember how cloning was on TV, and kids would think how cool it'd be to clone themselves and be at two places at the same time?  Well, human cloning doesn’t clone a person entirely; rather it clones different parts of the human body.  Researchers talk about benefits of cloning one part of your body to atone for a failing organ. Yes, it seems like a miracle to finally have the ultimate cure—but do not be fooled. Human cloning is indeed a violation of the natural order, and with people living longer resources will become scarce. It's best if we continue on with the natural process, that way less complications will occur.

            Keep in mind that the world's human population is growing, and the environment has the potential of providing less, much needed resources for survival. Cloning may allowing humans to live much longer and the added births will soon be overwhelming. Let's face the facts: naturally, people die  and the reason is so that the earth will not be overcrowded. Besides, we have medicine and all people need to do is make it cure rather than sooth away the symptoms.

            Indeed, it is nice to have a duplicate of a failing organ, but what really caused it to fail? Could it be our environment, which we pollute everyday with toxic gasses? Gang violence, in which we kill each other just because? Doing ridiculous things that are deadly, but pass for accidents? Human related events can and should be avoided, that way people would not need a duplication in the first place. Most of the violence and killings are caused by humans. Strictly speaking, people are drowning themselves in their own messes. 

            Human cloning could also have bad side effects. Even though researchers' have presented the benefits there still may be a mishap or two that we do not know about. So, we cannot put our trust completely in cloning as of yet because even researchers don’t know the side effects if cloning was applied to humans. So, it's best to stay on our toes and not buy in so easily to human cloning. Besides, everything has its ups and downs.

            Overall, I believe in the natural process of human development. The world doesn’t need cloned organs as of now—not in this growing human population. Researchers should stick to solving the greenhouse and obesity problem that hurts our nation today. They should focus on the problems we have now, and worry less about potential problems.