Stem-Cell Research Divides GOP in Missouri

[Judi Lynn]

Stem-Cell Research Divides GOP in Missouri
By SAM HANANEL, Associated Press Writer
Monday, February 6, 2006
(02-06) 00:52 PST WASHINGTON (AP) --

The split between social conservatives and moderate Republicans over embryonic stem cells could undermine the re-election chances of a Missouri Republican senator who favors long prison terms for those who conduct some types of research.

A coalition of business leaders and medical research institutions is gathering support for a Nov. 7 ballot initiative that would amend the Missouri constitution to safeguard stem cell research and treatments in the state.

Sen. Jim Talent, who faces a strong challenge in November from Democratic state auditor Claire McCaskill, has declined to take a stand on the measure. But he has co-sponsored a Senate bill to ban embryonic stem cell research and impose a million-dollar fine and 10-year jail sentence on violators.

"If Talent comes out in favor of stem cell research, he loses support from the evangelicals," said Max Skidmore, professor of political science at University of Missouri-Kansas City. "If he opposes it, he'll lose support from the business community that otherwise might support him."
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http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2006/02/06/national/w005202S18.DTL



Bush and Talent

[salin]

1. a ten year prison sentence for scientists

such a sin to use somedaytobediscarded embryos to try to find a cure to dibilitating and life-threatening diseases. :eyes:

[Javaman]

3. Starting to sound a little like Pol Pot around here...n/t

[Nomen Tuum]

2. It's a shame Talent can't suffer from rheumatoid arthritis like I do!

If that ass had this genetic flaw for even 24 hours and went through the fatigue, secondary infections and pain like I do, he'd change his mind!

[DBoon]

4. No, he'd just have some preacher "lay hands" on the pain

Who needs science when faith can cure everything?

[Nomen Tuum]

6. Good, let him see what happens when it doesn't work

I'd love to see that rat CENSORED get his wallet fleeced and he still reeks with pain!

[VegasWolf]

5. Cure for cancer - roll on the floor, speak gibberish, kiss a snake; repeat

three times.

:sarcasm: