250 word discussion question Research with Human Subjects

One of the most infamous examples of unethical testing of humans by the government was the Tuskeegee Experiment where African American men were allowed to suffer from syphilis (when a cure was available) to further the study of the disease. This was without their knowledge or consent. Here is an article about the Tuskeegee Experiment.

http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/2002/jul/tuskegee/

After you have carefully read Chapter 14 in your textbook, please discuss the ethical issues surrounding research with human subjects.