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Paul, I don't think that Christopher Reeve and MJF have done nothing but spend administrative money any more than I think that Senator Brownback is a Nazi. Both sides have used hyperbole to get their points across. But I would appreciate a few clarifications. Do you object to stem cell research done by NIH on scientific, moral or political grounds? Private companies will continue to do the research with private funds (and likely make out like bandits with their patents) When there are moral issues involved I would prefer that some oversight occur- Private industry has a really bad track record in putting public interest before profits. and government- while at times is wasteful and always is bureaucratic-can put mechanisms in place to at least review what is being done from an ethical standpoint. What is your objection to organizing and political action? And what has you so angry at Reeve and MJF and Jim Cordy for their "emotional appeals" for their respective causes? What can be more persuasive than an emotional appeal backed by facts which they all present effectively? (And what can be more destructive than an emotional appeal without facts using inflammatory phrases like Nazi Medicine?) You appeal in your response to Jim Cordy's statement for him to read the facts. I certainly would like to read "the facts" too and would appreciate references to them so that I may be "enlightened" as to the basis for your objection to organizing to support stem cell research. Charlie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Ayers" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 4:02 PM Subject: Re: Nazi behavior > I don't think that Senator Brownbeck is condemning millions to suffering and > death. Might he be doing the same as you? Using "energized" names and > words to motivate? What is it that has you so endeared to MJF or Christopher > Reeves? As a PWP, MJF and Reeves have really done nothing, except maybe > create administrative jobs. Do your homework! You might find there is more > to the story than what you have read in the national mags. Calling for > political action should only be done after one is sure that the action is > justified and not for an emotional reason. I know from lurking that you are > an intelligent person, do some research on the facts, then if justified, > take action. The emotional response using MJF and Reeves to fuel the flames > of action might backfire.