An embryo is an initial stage of development of a multicellular organism. In humans, embryonic development is the part of the life cycle that begins just after fertilization of the female egg cell by the male sperm cell. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a process of fertilization where an egg is combined with sperm in vitro ("in glass"). In February 2024 the Supreme Court in the U.S. state of Alabama ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under the state’s Wrongful Death of a Minor Act. The 1872 law allowed parents to recover punitive damages in the event…
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@B35KJ452mos2MO
This is such a loaded question and is filled with nuances, the parent should decide, not the state or anyone else
@B32DRXZ2mos2MO
in the case of them being tampered with, they should be considered property and treated as such and the owner should be compensated for their loss or damage to their property like anything else .
@B2ZJH9G2mos2MO
yes i believe they should be seen as life but not a child and not counted as murder if it gets damaged since it had not had the chance at that point to adpat into a human
Yes, but experimentation with embryonic cells should still be allowed. While embryos are unquestionable homo sapiens as per their cellular DNA, but research using these embryos can make life better for many people.
@B29DRJC3mos3MO
No, As no living human of any age can survive being frozen solid, especially for extended periods. However respect and care should be priority as it has the potential to grow into a meaningful part of society if raised correctly.
@B3HJR9F2mos2MO
Yes, but how they are collected and used should be decided based on weighing risks, benefits, and social values.
@B3G3R7S2mos2MO
Embryos are not children. This brings in the definition of child vs fetus, vs living and breathing being. This definition and intention should be clarified to determine "child" status.
@9L2P5YG1yr1Y
Depends on the view of the person. Government should not decide for everyone on this personal matter. I think no.
@9QQG9Z810mos10MO
It's more complicated than a simple yes or no answer.
@9NVD45410mos10MO
Yes, however abortion should still be protected by law.
@B4PPBZN2 days2D
Only if at least one of the parents actively intends to use said embryos to produce a child with them.
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