STEM CELL RESEARCH-Playing God? Or Saving Lives

STEM CELL RESEARCH-PLAYING GOD? OR SAVING LIVES?

My first paper in college was about stem cell research, the positives, the negatives. Funny thing is, I can't even think of a negative right now. Stem cell research as you know is  type of cell therapy wherein cells are introduced into the damaged tissue so as to treat the disorder or the injury. These cells have the potential to cure different kinds of diseases such as: Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injuries, Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, cancer, and diabetes. So what exactly could be so horrible about this? Many conservatives feel that taking a life to cure diseases is immoral. Even though the embryo is not alive, it is microscopic, and it isn't even equivalent to a woman having an abortion. I say if it saves lives, go for it, and think of all the lives we can save and change for that matter. Personally, I would rather my tax dollars go to Stem Cell Research than to prisons. At least lives will be saved for the good.
http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/12366/1/Pros-and-Cons-of-Stem-Cell-Therapy.html