] The Republican-backed measure would outlaw cloning
] experiments — or, more precisely, the scientific
] procedure known as somatic cell nuclear transfer — either
] for baby making or medical research. Scientists who
] cloned human embryos would face up to 10 years in prison
] and a $1 million fine. The bill would also prohibit the
] importing of medical therapies derived from cloning
] research.

A blanket ban on all cloning is a Bad Idea as it will cripple
US biotech interests compared to e.g. China which has no such
compunctions.

The medical technology that will develop
from cloning in the next 50 years will be spectacular. Need
a new heart? Give us some blood, come back in a few weeks
and we'll implant a fresh, new cloned one. No immunosupressing drugs, no waiting for a donor, no compatibility. Its your own damn tissue! Congenital heart defect? We'll patch the bugs in your DNA.

] The Republican-backed measure would outlaw cloning
] experiments — or, more precisely, the scientific
] procedure known as somatic cell nuclear transfer — either
] for baby making or medical research. Scientists who
] cloned human embryos would face up to 10 years in prison
] and a $1 million fine. The bill would also prohibit the
] importing of medical therapies derived from cloning
] research.

This is another front of the War on Technology. Fear what you don't yet understand. Oh yeah, and be sure to let your religious beliefs get in the ways of the work of others.