Pet Cloning

I would never clone a pet!! I love my pets to death but do not understand why something like this is necessary. I think the price people pay is utterly ridiculous and I do not believe that the cloned pet can be the exact same as the pet that died. A pet's personality is developed through more than just its genes. Socialization plays a big role, just as it does in humans. I think by accepting cloning we are ultimately accepting changing nature. There is a circle of life for each and every living organism and I do not believe we should alter or change that cycle. I do think the scientific advancement to be able to clone organisms is amazing and something to be proud of, but that does not mean I think it is something that should become a part of everyday life. Cloning would have the possibility of altering the perception of death by making people believe they can just 'make another one'. Death is a way of life and society needs to accept and face that fact. Going back to specifically cloning pets, the interaction between owner and pet is what is important, not the coat color, size, or even personality. People need to cherish the time they have with an animal because the interaction will be different if everyone thinks they can simply have another.