hard questions - answers to the issues

Are there really alternatives to using human embryos for experiments?

Proponents of killing human embryos for use in research often argue that embryos created at fertility clinics and not implanted are nothing more that spare parts that should be used for their stem cells. But is this really the only use for these frozen embryos?

Absolutely not. In fact, the Snowflakes Human Embryo Adoption Program encourages couple who have created embryos they have not implanted to donate them to another couple experiencing difficulty in having children. JoAnn Davidson, a leader of the Snowflakes program, says "It's basically adoption nine months earlier."

For more information about the Snowflakes program, call (714) 278-1020 or go to www.snowflakes.org