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Originally posted by Sid554



It's not quite the same though is it. If you "bring back" a species that was once extinct, it will never again be the way it was before it became extinct. Humans may be capable of some great things, but we can't restore this or any other species as they were. When a species goes extinct, the natural equilibrium which exists in nature is disrupted, but gradually adjusts to its absense. Re-introducing the species would go against this natural order, with unknown consequences resulting from it. Seeing as how this sort of thing has never actually been accomplished before, we can't have the slightest idea of what those consequences might be. So, to sum up, it was a mistake to hunt this species to extinction, but it might be an even bigger mistake to bring it back.
And I do honestly believe this is nothing BUT playing God.

Couldn't have said it better myself .

The sad and unfortunate truth about the ' extinction ' of the Thylacine is just that : the sad and unfortunate truth.
I don't think that once something has been removed it will ever again be the same, no matter if it is identical, it just won't.

To those whom believe it, cloning IS an act of defying God.
God created the world and by ' cloning ', Mankind is trying to take over the reigns that were once held by Him, thus the treachery and defiance enhances.

I personally don't think it can be done. They may come close, but I wouldn't count on success. However, I would like to see them perform this act. It would finally prove wether they are capable of fulfilling the cloning project or not. All I can say is that I hope that it doesn't blow up in their faces.