19 APRIL 1986, Page 23

Human means

Sir: How does the conclusion of Andrew Gimson's thoughtful piece ('Inhumanity beyong conception', 5 April) on embryo experiments — that to use human life as a means to an end is corrupting — square with `Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori' and sentiments to that effect?

Rowlinson Carter

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