Would you pay $50,000 for "pussy" (not a sex thread!)

[AntiCoup2K4]

Cloned Cat Sale Generates Ethics Debate
By PAUL ELIAS, AP Biotechnology Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - The first cloned-to-order pet sold in the United States is named Little Nicky, a 9-week-old kitten delivered to a Texas woman saddened by the loss of a cat she had owned for 17 years.

The kitten cost its owner $50,000 and was created from DNA from her beloved cat, named Nicky, who died last year.

"He is identical. His personality is the same," the owner, Julie, told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. Although she agreed to be photographed with her cat, she asked that her last name and hometown not be disclosed because she said she fears being targeted by groups opposed to cloning.

Yet while Little Nicky, who was delivered two weeks ago, frolics in his new home, the kitten's creation and sale has reignited fierce ethical and scientific debate over cloning technology, which is rapidly advancing.

The company that created Little Nicky, Sausalito-based Genetic Savings and Clone, said it hopes by May to have produced the world's first cloned dog _ a much more lucrative market than cats.
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[Champ]

1. 2nd Dupe

I posted this in the middle of the night, I'm soooo tired :hangover:

[sportndandy]

2. I wouldn't, and and I have no problem with those who would.

I do think it misses the point of pet companionship. Its even a bit strange, if you think of a pet as a family member. Would you clone mom after she dies so you could still have her around?

[LDS Jock]

3. duplicate, or triplicate

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x2273734
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x2273116
and possibly others

[BootinUp]

4. cloned posts...

aren't as good as the original, lol.

[Champ]

5. Mine, posted Thursday 1:37 AM Pacific Time

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=2272848&mesg_id=2272848