Some politicians have "used" this to appeal on emotion: "Vote for me and you'll live forever" (or as John Edwards said"...Christopher Reeves will walk again...!") "Everybody" is a large, potential voting block!"Meanwhile, the possibilities of stem cell research appeal to many. Nearly every conceivable ailment, illness and disease has been described as a possible beneficiary of research into stem cells, the cells from which all other cells in the body develop.
In theory, everyone from kids with juvenile diabetes to the elderly facing Alzheimer's could be helped. In reality, it's unclear in which areas there will be results.'That's why it's such a powerful force,' said Arthur Caplan, head of the Center for Bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania. 'You're saying to people we're not just going to cure psoriasis or we're not just fighting breast cancer.
'Everybody is thinking, 'This might help me.' '"
"Hope" is a terrible platform to run on. How many of these politicians will be there if the "hope balloon" pops? Who will catch those who put all their faith and resources into this possibility?
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