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I don't know about you, but I'm getting so sick of these moralizing people trying to tell me (and mine) what I can or cannot do as long as I'm not harming another person. Who are they to say whether or not my husband can have a chance at life? Or, heaven forbid, my children---in case that PD is a hereditary disease. I don't believe that a religious leader or some holier-than-thou group has the right to inhibit research that can repair a life. If stem cell research can hold the cure for many neurological diseases, then go for it...especially if the stem cells are not killing another human (read "fetus"). If these stem cells are to be put in the garbage, or if they're manufactured another way, I cannot conceive of a greater waste than for them not to be used to better humankind. I understand that lots of people have negative opinions about the use of the above.... To them, I say, "Then don't use the meds that develop from these experiments if you or yours should become ill...and these meds are recommended to you on the chance they might cure you." In the meantime, don't interfere with the millions of people who stand to gain from this research. It's truly NOT YOUR BUSINESS. OK...I'll get off my soap box now. Bev ----- Original Message ----- From: "rayilynlee" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 7:31 PM Subject: ILLINOIS JOINS STATES SUPPORTING ESCR > Illinois became the first Midwestern state to use taxpayer dollars for > stem > cell research Monday when Gov. Rod Blagojevich awarded $10 million in > grants > to a group of Chicago scientists. Their work will include embryonic stem > cell research. > > A few other states, including California, Connecticut and New Jersey, have > spent taxpayer dollars on the research since President George W. Bush in > 2001 forbade the use of federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. > Supporters say the science could produce near-miraculous cures for the > worst > diseases, but opponents respond that it is morally wrong to try to derive > medical treatments from some human cells. > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn