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Embryonic Stem Cell Research Legalized in California

Posted by chrisd on from the let's-clone-tony-soprano dept.

Stigmata669 writes "Against the wishes of the White House, it appears that Gov. Gray Davis has passed legislation to legalize embryonic stem cell research in California. The article sheds some light on the nature of this decision, and highlights the difference between this decision, and the continued ban on human cloning in California."

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  1. No ban on this research by z_gringo · · Score: 3, Informative

    Bush only issued a ban on federal funds being used for embryonic stem cell research. There was no effect on private resarch, nor, to my knowledge, state funded research.

    It also seems that Bush only took that position to appease some of the religious conservatives whose support he enjoys...

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  2. Misleading comment by Comrade+Pikachu · · Score: 5, Informative

    As much as I support this legislation, the article was flawed when it said of Christopher Reeve:

    "Reeve has said he has regained some feeling in his fingers and toes and urges further stem cell research as a way to treat paralysis."

    Which would seem to indicate that he has somehow already benefitted from step cell research. AFAIK, he hasn't. His recovery so far has been almost entirely the result of physical therapy. The cause of stem cell research is harmed by inaccurate reporting, even when it seems to support the cause. Objectivity and honesty are the only way to go. Let the other side make the unproven, irrational claims. In the long run they will lose the fight.