Written by: Cynthia Hernandez on October 7, 2010.

Despite opposition, use of embryos for testing continues

Why is the United States such a powerful country? Is it because we have a democracy?

Is it because our military capabilities exceed those of others? Is it because we have succeeded at prioritizing those policies that are most beneficial to the citizenry?

From civil rights movements to fighting a war on terror, the United States is at the forefront of advancement or is it?

It is safe to assume that most Americans support research and education. It is usually the case that anyone who is influential in some form or another has a significant educational background.

From lobbyists to police officers to the president of the United States, education plays a critical role in numerous professions.

One critical aspect of education is research. For example, political scientists research the political implications of differing democratic systems, biologists research DNA and English scholars research literary and poetic forms.

These topics will usually only interest and be of importance to people in similar fields.

But when research on a particular topic ignites controversy, it becomes a battle of academia versus personal beliefs.

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Stem cell research forges ahead