The use of embryonic stem cells in research involving the creation, use and destruction of human embryos has been the center of ethical debate. Embryonic stem cell research offers a remarkable means of treating various diseases for which therapeutic interventions have failed to effectively treat. These cells have the ability to self-renew and are also pluripotent, meaning they have the potential to differentiate into a more specialized mature cell type capable of performing distinct functions. The ability of embryonic stem cells to self-renew and exhibit pluripotency means they can be used in regenerative medicine. Patients with tissue damage and genetic disorders can receive these cells to restore damaged cells. Due to their capabilities, these cells can serve as models for genetic disorders and be used as a powerful research tool to probe certain genetic disorders. With recent technological advances, scientists are more than capable of using embryonic stem cells for research purposes. However, embryonic stem cell research may be morally unsound. I fully understand embryonic stem cell research and its potential to end human suffering, but this is unethical. Above all, embryonic stem cells have the potential to give life. The use of stem cells for research shows a lack of consensus about the meaning, connections and meaning of life. Knowing we can do it doesn't mean we should do it. There are limits and using embryonic stem cells for research requires the destruction of the human embryo, and ending a potential human life is beyond the bounds. Life begins at conception, and all life began with these living cells. Another relevant reason for the lack of consensus is the middle of the document. To heal, we can achieve the same goal of freeing people from cancer and other diseases through an ethical and morally sound procedure. using adult stem cells instead of embryonic stem cells for research. I am aware of the Dickey-Wicker Amendment and your recent addition to open federal funding to stem cell research, and I recognize that embryos cannot be legally destroyed nor can stem cell lines be used embryonic stem cells before 2009. I propose to stop the use of embryonic stem cell lines before 2009. funded embryonic stem cell research and research using adult stem cells should be funded and encouraged by the federal government. Using embryonic stem cells solely for research purposes is unethical. However, couples who have undergone IVF should be allowed to donate their excess eggs to research by private institutions if they wish. I sincerely hope that you will take this proposal into consideration. Thank you for your time.