Stem Cells: Why Aren’t We Using Them?

There is so much controversy about stem cell research. Why all the brew-ha-ha??

Stem cells have been used in many countries around the world. Why not here?? There are many instances where stem cells have helped those who were blind, paralyzed, etc. The majority of those in the medical field, here in this country, say that there is no proof that stem cells work. There is a young girl who was born blind, went to China and had stem cell therapy with acupuncture, and now she can see well enough to get her driver’s license (www.cbs4denver.com). It is understood that stem cells may not work for all, but if it isnt tried, how will they know.

If other countries are using stem cells, why arent we?? Is our country so caught up with what those who have no idea what is at stake think, that we are willing to let such an opportunity pass by?

We have women who are having abortions everyday. Why not use these embryos or placentas?  I don’t necessarily agree with abortion, but this is an opportunity which should not be passed up. There have been families who have had additional children so that one child could have a bone marrow transplant, a kidney transplant, etc. Is the use of stem cells so much different?

There are many countries using stem cells now. China, Germany, Karachi, just to name a few.

Why are our medical professionals saying there are years ahead before stem cell treatment can be used on humans? Why do people have to wait for a chance at a better life? Why don’t we learn from what has already been accomplished?