[ID] 4394 [Entry Date] 05/01/2009 at 03:51:45 PM [Affiliation] Self [Comments] 
As a healthcare professional (Physician Assistant) I spend my time trying to prolong life and increase the quality of life. While embryonic stem cell research may be promising, there have been NUMEROUS studies done on adult stem cells that have shown great results and promise cure rates for several chronic diseases. I am opposed to further research at the expense of life. The risk:benefit ratio is not worth it and above all, the sanctity of human life (no matter what stage of development) is at stake.