Letter to The Editor

Early College High School

2050 Hwy. 501 E.

Conway, SC 29526

September 19, 2013

The Sun News,

Letter to the Editor,

P.O. Box 406,

Myrtle Beach, SC 29578

Dear Editor and Chief;

My name is Hannah Cleary. I am a sophomore at Early College High School in Myrtle Beach.

I am writing to address the politically-infused debate on embryonic stem cell research. Since the 2000s when President Bush vetoed government funding on this stem cell research, scientists have been at a standstill for crucial research for many cures. The Obama Administration passed government funning to pick the research back up. However, many people see stem cell research as a crime. These people see it as the death of a human life.

The pros to further research in this are cures to many diseases that millions of people suffer from. Examples of these diseases are Diabetes, Parkinson’s and Arthritis; these are just a few curable diseases. While the opposing side sees this as death, I see it as a medical advancement that can change millions of lives. If we, as America, push this research to its full potential we can use the tools we have to create a brighter future.

Thank you so much for your time. I appreciate your help and hope to hear from you soon.

Yours Sincerely,

Hannah Cleary