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The paper contends that governments should not allow scientists to experiment with human cloning because the risks are too great. The paper strongly believes that we cannot create life to see what will happen to a cloned individual; the possible mistakes and errors are simply too great and would be impossible to undo. The paper asserts that while the possibilities are exciting, the adverse implications could be more devastating than we know.

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"As society comes closer to the reality of cloning humans, we should pause a moment and look at what we are doing and where it will lead. As children, we are taught to take responsibility for our actions and face the consequences of our choices. We are also expected to think ahead and use foresight when making decisions. While it is easier to think in the here and now, it is wise to think of the implications of what our choices will mean tomorrow. This is especially true with cloning. No doubt, it is in our future, but the questions we should be asking relate to the notion if we are actually ready to deal with cloning. At present, we are not ready - there are still many unanswered questions regarding the subject. While the issue is hefty when it comes to debate and while it offers the possibility of hope, it also offers just as many, if not more, dangers. We should wait until we are sure about the ramifications of such an endeavor before stepping forward. Governments should not allow scientists to experiment with human cloning because we cannot know the outcome or the long-lasting ramifications of it."

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