I've been informed that you are going to be reviewing a case brought
before your court on whether extinct forms of life (i.e., dinosaurs) should
be cloned from ancient DNA. As this is the first such attempt at cloning
dinosaurs, I would remind you that your decision carries great importance.
I would also warn you that special interests are attempting to influence
the case on both sides. It is your duty as judges to investigate the scientific
and ethical aspects of the matter thoroughly so that you are sure of the
evidence and arguments presented in court. I would urge you to review
the various facts and theories of cloning, evolutionary principles, and
dinosaurs. After you have completed your research, I recommend that you
prepare questions to pose to both sides of the case before you. I have
placed a large group of specialists on hand to advise you in your decision.
Feel free to call on them to explain a fact or point out a discrepancy
in the lower court's argument. I will be watching this case carefully,
and expect YOU to reach the final decision. Good luck!
C.M. Soja,
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