Playing God with Neanderthals

The "dumb brute" view of Neanderthals is not one that I think holds much sway among scientists. According to what I've read, Neanderthals possessed similar intelligence (larger brains on average, but that's not necessarily a good indication of intelligence) and technology equivalent to that possessed by modern humans at the time. That's what being of the Homo genus means. Well, they were stockier and their ribs flared out, making their torso more of a barrel shape. Their skulls differed significantly in shape from any modern human race, with a pronounced brow ridge and lack of a protruding chin etc.
Besides a slightly different anatomy, I think a Neanderthal would have quite a lot in common with us. I'd be most interested in whether it could speak like modern humans do.I say go ahead with the experiment, if it can be done! Imagine what we would stand to learn about human evolution by bringing back our closest cousin species.Respectfully,-Meldinoor

In my opinion, the knowledge we stand to gain by successfully bringing back the Neanderthal vastly outweighs whatever slight discomfort the first individual may experience trying to fit in. If we could set up a breeding population of these people I suspect the general public would eventually accept them as just another modern human race, even if we can't interbreed with them.As for the first cloned individual, I think the situation should be handled delicately. Keep him separated from common society and the paparazzi ('cause face it, this guy (or girl) would be something of a celebrity). Let the researchers raise him within a comfortable environment, taking note of whatever differences might make it hard for him to integrate with society. Sure, he may not get to live a public life, but he would never have to work, and he'd be provided with everything he could possibly need.I don't really see why we should worry so much now about what psychological problems this creature will have while trying to fit into modern human society. Most likely it won't have to on a larger scale anyway. It's not like we're going to bring a Neanderthal into the world and just throw him out on the streets.Respectfully,-Meldinoor