Mr. President..... I have a question !

You may have watched the presidential press conference on Tuesday, March 24, 2009. One of the questions that was asked of President Obama was with regard to stem cell research. Click on the following link to read a transcript of the exchange between a reporter and President Obama on the subject of embryonic stem cell research. Press Conference
You will have to scroll down quite a way to find the section.

Now,... based on what you read from the press conference, based on what you now know about cells in general and stem cells specifically, and based on your personal beliefs, what is your opinion on the use of stem cells.
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Does Your Opinion Matter ?

Teachers often ask students for their opinion.  You write essays that demonstrate your opinion, your draw pictures that are an expression of your opinion, and even voice your opinion when you argue with someone.

So,... what do you think ?

IN A CLASSROOM SETTING, DO YOU THINK THAT YOUR OPINION REALLY MATTERS ?

Make sure that you post a response that is thoughtful and has evidence to support your viewpoint (this is, after all, a science class !)