Topic: Abortion and Stem Cell Research This is not a formal paper rather an informal and straightforward discussion for an online class. If an example is provided, please use only original, knowledgeable, and content driven 3rd person examples; do not imitate ideas from Internet sites, and please do not use personal, first person examples.An introduction to the topic is not necessary, so please do not provide a detailed explanation of the subject. Simply focus all writing on details that relate only to the immediate question: a detailed background of the concept is not appreciated.
Please keep in mind that I have already established my position as pro-choice and pro-stem cell research.
One of the arguments against abortion is that the number of abortions would increase if the use of stem cells taken from the products of conception were used in research. In other words, the argument goes, people would be more encouraged to seek abortions by saying that such a decision serves a positive public good by making stem cells available for research. Does this argument seem valid to you?
Although no sources are required, all sources do need to be cited; therefore, if you provide an informative statement, please back-up the information with a credible source.
This is not a required source, but the textbook for this class is provided below in APA format:
Purtilo, R.B., Doherty, R.F. (2011). Ethical dimensions in the health professions. (5th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders Publishing.