Claims, Conflicting Claimants, and Their Reasoning

This chapter seeks to identify and explain the reasons behind each of the different arguments either for or against the expansion of embryonic stem cell laws in the United States. Some of those discussed that fall on the pro-embryonic stem cell research include: currently suffering patients and their loved ones; those who believe that access to all potential medical benefits is a duty owed by the state; those influenced by the media; those who believe that we should work to expand our scientific knowledge as a whole as well as others. There are also those who are against such expansion of laws in the United States who include but are not limited to: religious organizations; political organizations; and others with different reasons, be they personal or societal. This chapter also contains a discussion on the position of global health bodies on this topic.