Writing Prompt

I honestly don’t think that I would care that much if one of my family member’s cells were taken and used for scientific research like Henrietta’s were. I understand why the Lackses’ were so distraught when scientists did this to them, seeing as their family member’s cells were so revolutionary and they were not even ever informed about their use. Also, while Henrietta’s cells were being exploited to benefit the health of others around the world, Henrietta Lacks’s own family could not even afford health care for themselves. However, if one of my family member’s cells were used, I would not be that concerned because it does not inflict any pain on them or cause suffering and it would benefit others.