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Very well said, Rick. There was much concern that the President would decide, without considering multiple viewpoints, not to allow federal funding for this research. His motives can be questioned (like those of any politician). Or, he may have genuine concern for those of us who could someday benefit from the research. Regardless, this is at least a limited victory. Hopefully, there will be more to come. Although medical research provides our only hope for someday leading normal lives, stem cell research is not necessarily going to give us a cure. Medical science promises are sometimes not much better than political promises. We may eventually reach the destination, but the journey could be long and agonizing. Dave Bergford 60 now / 58 dx. / 55 onset [log in to unmask] Rick Hermann <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > A late weigh-in: As I told a local reporter who interviewed me for a > reaction to Bush's decision on funding stem cell research, I was heartened > by the outcome of a difficult political and ethical decision by the > president. After all, the research community was expecting to get zilch for > stem cells when Bush was elected, and ended up with some measurable > positives. At least there will continue to be activity on the research > front. Calling Bush an idiot and general grousing about the system is fine, > but of limited utility long-term. > Rick > 50 years old, dx at 47 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn