SPEW: First club 'meeting'

[beatific.livejournal.com]

Hey, people! (:

This is the first ever post for SPEW [Society for the Protection of Elvish Welfare, though that's not all we'll be talking about XD], and I hope that I'll receive better feedback than Hermione did in the books! ;D

I'm opening this up with a general sort of discussion so that it's easier for people to jump in. No points for now--just a nice, easy way to get the hang of it and test the waters, to see if you like it.




SPEW is:

A forum/club in which the members may discuss controversial subjects of both Potterverse and related to current events. It's a club focused on circulating ideas and opinions--in a VERY polite manner. I guess you could say that the motto of SPEW is, uhm...well, I'm terrible with making up mottos, but it's probably something like "Have fun and be polite". Which is terrible, really. [Feel free to come up with a motto of your own XD]

But uhm, all in all, it's a place where people can talk about the things that are going on in both our world and Harry's, and where we can bounce ideas off of each other and learn from each other that way. Ignorance and indifference are truly the most dangerous things in the world--so lets work together to spread some knowledge about what's going on in the world. (:




OKAY! This week/halfofthemonth's topic is:


Recently, a group of scientists at Edinburgh University have created the first pure batch of nerve stem cells from human stem cells. Do you think stem cell research is ethical? Should it be considered a form of cloning, or is it an important scientific discovery that will enhance the medical field and help cure diseases? Remember to back up your opinion!


For more information, go here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4562235.stm


Unfortunately, I'm going to be up in NorCal looking at Unis, so I may not be able to participate in this discussion a lot. I apologize beforehand, but I PROMISE to check up on this as much as possible. If this turns out well, I might post another topic next week and turn it into a weekly thing (:.




Now, don't disappoint me like Hogwarts disappointed Hermione! Join in and spread the SPEW love (:

Comments

[beatific.livejournal.com]

I just wish that the government in American wasn't trying to run our lives as much as it does, and would allow us to make our own decisions and choices.

Alright, for your stance here, my question is: Have the American people chosen to be pro-stem cell? How can we tell that it's just the government holding the people back?

It is true, though, that sometimes, with our 'make sure everyone likes what we do' government, things progress much slower than in other countries.

And [ack, I'm getting off topic again x_x] what do you consider too late to abort? Second, third trimester? When the organs begin to develop?

[sarahdocbb.livejournal.com]

Well whether the American people have chosen to be for or against it doesn't make a difference as of yet, because of the government. I know that there are many people against it, but if we the people were given the choice there is the possibility of a majority vote for it.

And it seems that the government isn't trying hard enough to make sure everyone likes what they do, and they aren't going to be able to, with the many different oppinions, so no matter what we will progress much slower than other countries unless the government switches to more of a 'this is what is going to happen' type.

Well I would have to go with what the medical professionals say is too late. Because whether organs and such are starting to develop or not, it isn't my business if someone wants a abortion. And sometimes there is the need for later abortions due to complications and birth deffects not being detected until further into the pregnancy.

Sarah/Gryffindor