Critical Analysis 3 - Human Cloning 1. Do the benefits of cloning outweigh the potential risks? Why or why not? No because even though there is potential for curing diseases by cloning, there are risks that the person being cloned can get severe health issues and is also capable of destroying communities and institutions. 2. Does the use of an embryo for scientific purposes result in the destruction of a human life? Yes because there are no guarantees that there won't be any damage done to the embryo. Also, it puts creation of life into human hands instead of naturally. 3. Can individuals in society be trusted to make decisions on cloning as ethical dilemmas appear? Individuals cannot be trusted to make ethical decisions on cloning because everyone has a different opinion on morality and what should or shouldn't be legal. This could lead to irresponsibility and a muh larger crisis.