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Veto will condemn many who research might have helped The president used his first veto to deny federal funding for new stem-cell lines to no one's surprise. I'm getting weary of the photo-ops with a beaming president surrounded by cute babies who would not be here, had it not been for science and previous embryonic research. But, where are the people with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and diabetes in these happy scenarios? It doesn't play as well to include people who are having their deaths hastened by his actions. It is never mentioned that 90% of the embryos will be destroyed, but it is always pointed out that you can "will" your unused embryo to other couples by simply signing a piece of paper. Now, this is tricky, but even our president can probably handle this. Folks who don't support such research can sign another piece of paper denying permission to have their embryo used. Case closed. Well, not quite. Thousands of people will have to needlessly suffer and die premature deaths so a minority in this country can go to bed tonight secure in their religious convictions. Sleep well. GARY ENGEL Clay Township, July 25 Originally published July 31, 2006 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn