An embryo is an initial stage of development of a multicellular organism. In humans, embryonic development is the part of the life cycle that begins just after fertilization of the female egg cell by the male sperm cell. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a process of fertilization where an egg is combined with sperm in vitro ("in glass"). In February 2024 the Supreme Court in the U.S. state of Alabama ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under the state’s Wrongful Death of a Minor Act. The 1872 law allowed parents to recover punitive damages in the event…
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Response rates from 1.4k Canada voters.
16% Yes |
84% No |
16% Yes |
84% No |
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9LJGNWT 9mos9MO
I take it that a frozen embryo is unfertilized so NO
@B29DRJC1wk1W
No, As no living human of any age can survive being frozen solid, especially for extended periods. However respect and care should be priority as it has the potential to grow into a meaningful part of society if raised correctly.
@9WYDMSD3mos3MO
No, they should have special protections tho, to whoever it is, a frozen embryo is priceless and should be considered to be priceless property with extreme legal penalties for someone to destroy them.
@9W9M54X3mos3MO
No, they are a different form of life that require different treatment entirely.
@9TXBP2Y4mos4MO
O but they should be protected for parents against misuse etc.
@9TJCG864mos4MO
Mass frozen embryos should not be a thing in the first place
@9P8NRFM 7mos7MO
Scientifically, an embryo on its own cannot be qualified as a living organism.
@9L2P5YG10mos10MO
Depends on the view of the person. Government should not decide for everyone on this personal matter. I think no.
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