In “Jennifer and Rachel,” Lee M. Silver argues that reproductive cloning is deemed permissible to those who encourage it, as opposed to those who reject it and do not do not want to take the risk of knowing what they will look like in the eyes of society. Jennifer, an independent and career-driven woman, believes that the best way to have her own baby at her age is through cloning. Silver's description of the cloning procedure involves retrieving cells from the consenting adult; prepare the cells to fuse into unfertilized eggs, then the successfully developing embryos will be introduced into the consenting adult's uterus. Jennifer participates in the cloning procedure and it was successful. Nine months later, on March 15, 2050, Rachel was born. Silver thinks Rachel will grow up like any other child, but she will be "special." Until the day reproductive cloning is accepted in society, Rachel will be known for being "special." Genetically, Jennifer is not Rachel's mother. Jennifer is actually Rachel's twin sister. Rachel's grandparents not only have the title of grandparents, but also of Rachel's genetic parents. Therefore, when considering cloning, the roles of relatives should be reconsidered. According to Silver, New York Times columnist William Safire views cloning as a way to remove a person's identity. The unique character of the cloned person would be lacking, which would limit their evolution. Silver says Safire is wrong because humanity's evolution and progress are unrelated and unpredictable. Safire, like almost everyone else, cannot prove religious arguments because religion is simply not provable. Silver believes that some religious people worry that cloning... middle of paper ... Silver's reason behind clandestine cloning is that most people will despise it even if they accept other practices of cloning procedures. and technology. Those who participate run the risk of infringing on someone else's reproductive rights. Silver believes clandestine cloning will take place, but the question is when and where it will take place. Silver's argument illustrates to his audience that reproductive cloning is deemed acceptable, but most people in today's society disapprove of reproductive cloning and do not accept it. He believes that each individual has the right to want to participate in reproductive cloning or not, because it is their reproductive right. However, those who participate in cloning run the risk of others imposing their reproductive rights on them, but the risk would be worth it if they had their own child..