agreed Bernie and I don't like the Dark ages one bit.  glad you are here,
Ray
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernard Barber Ph.D." <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 9:31 AM
Subject: Re: Hwang & ethics of egg retrieval


> Why assume we are in the 21st Century?
>
> The reality as I see it, supports the catering to the lowest common
> denominator, i.e., TV, Education, News Median, reducing our social
> programs,
> Support our Troops does not include economic support for injured troops,
> or
> support for families that have lost loved ones. The list is almost
> endless.
>
> Remember emotions always win over rational thought.
>
> We have regressed to the "dark ages".
>
> Bernie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of rayilynlee
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 4:12 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Hwang & ethics of egg retrieval
>
> George Schlatten of the U. of Pittsburg has severed his collaboration with
> Dr. Hwang at the WSCH due to a flap over the ethics of egg retrieval.
>
> Schlatten claims Hwang violated ethical standards by using eggs from a
> researcher.  Hwang denies this and Schlatten has not presented any proof.
>
> I did read in one of Diane's posts that Schlatten was fearful of being
> arrested in Pennsylvania due to some anti-cloning legislation in that
> state.
>
> However it is not good news for scientific research.  Research has been
> stalled in CA by litigation.
>
> I don't know why I worry about all this as there will be no cure in my
> lifetime anyway.  It is just strange to be living in the 21st century and
> suddenly be returned to the 11th.
> Stay tuned.
>
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