[TheFilter]

My issue with cloning is that it's irresponsible. There simply have not been enough studies done on animal clones to determine if cloning affects the immune system or the body's cells in order to try it on humans.

I guess what I'm saying is, spiritual/religious issues aside, is that we don't know what the consequences are for the clone or the rest of humanity on a purely medical level, and I would hate to see some hapless people suffer because of some scientists'(like Clonaid scientists) zeal.

Plus, the courts have not ruled conclusively on things like frozen fertilized embryos following a divorce. What happens if someone can eventually clone you with a DNA sample such as a strand of hair? What rights would you have as the "original?" What if someone decides it would be sort of cool to clone great leaders... or great tyrants? Or even a celebrity? What makes you special as Cindy Crawford if there are ten Cindy Crawford lookalikes?

If someone clones you without your consent, who are the clone's parents? Your parents?

Too many medical and legal issues have not been clarified.

[Cool Guy]

What happens if someone can eventually clone you with a DNA sample such as a strand of hair? What rights would you have as the "original?"

One good reason not to clone.

[Chemist_Geek]

I guess what I'm saying is, spiritual/religious issues aside, is that we don't know what the consequences are for the clone or the rest of humanity on a purely medical level, and I would hate to see some hapless people suffer because of some scientists'(like Clonaid scientists) zeal.

How will we find out, but through experiment? Theory is nice, but someone's gotta get in the lab and do it to find out...

[beavus]

If someone clones you without your consent, who are the clone's parents?

Uh, that's "parent". It would, if the term has any meaning in this situation, be you.