Christopher Reeve's widow is on CNN right now introducing John Kerry at an Ohio event. I hate to be too callous, but she doesn't seem to shook up about her loss. Her speech also insinuates that John Kerry is FOR research and George Bush is AGAINST research. Additionally, she recites a laundry list of diseases and afflictions that embryonic stem cell research will cure. She states something to the effect that 'Chris chose life and believed in embryonic stem cell research to find cures and save lives'. What about the lives of the embryos?
Remember: George Bush was the President who first federally funded stem cell research in this country and continues his support. He also believes that, morally, federal funding of new, embryonic stem cell research is something that we need to consider.
Finally, Reeve's widow invokes the emotion of HOPE. Most scientists agree that that's all we have right now with this research. Should the government fund hope, without limit, or results?
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