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I read Senator Brownback's Miami Herald statement too fast. I responded to the question: "Why Not Use Stem Cells From PIGS?" Apparently his question was,, "Why not use adult stem cells." Mea Culpa for answering a presumably earlier statement by him or some other misinformed party. As to the question of adult stem cells: There are a myriad of reasons (Writers help me out -- add to my list). 1. Older stem cells seem to be less adaptable -- although some degree of success has occurred) 2 Reports show that adult stem cells apparently age faster 3 It's for research and if they don't try all available approaches, they will never know the optimum way to repair or replace organs and tissues. 4 The stem cells the can use (Pluripotent cells) are not replica into a life form 5 If not used for research, the egg container for these cells is incinerated 6 The donor is not allowed to profit from her freewill decision to donate her leftover eggs to science. (No fee) 7 The donor cannot specify to whom these incinerator bound eggs shall benefit if removed from it's incinerator destiny. 8 The donor has gone through an in vitro fertilization program. She has hopefully accomplished conception which will bear fruit of a lovely child. She has no need for the eggs surplus to the test-tube fertilization procedures that helped her create a life that was wanted and will be loved. Would you want to outlaw in vitro fertilization? I messed up when I answered the wrong question. But at least my answers were both correct. I stand by them and for them! Sid