On 18 Jan 2004 at 9:35, Brightline wrote: > Total banning of stem cell research is > unethical and discompassionate for the fellow human beings like us > who are suffering. How come these do gooders cannot understand that? There are many people in this world who, in good conscience, believe that certain types of stem-cell research is morally unacceptable. They have cogent arguments and, for the most part, their views are legitimately held. "Bashing" these people is unacceptable. It is fine to disagree with them, but "calling them names" is uncivilized and the mark of immaturity. Best, Bob Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. Neurological Surgery 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 <http://www.rafink.com/> "Ex Tristitia Virtus" Disclaimer: That which is written in my e-mail is not to be considered as "medical advice". Such advice can only be given after a formal, in-person, consultation between doctor and patient. ********************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn