More On Stem Cells

President Bush eventually vetoed the stem cell bill, which was debated last year. It appears that the major problem with this type of research was a moral one. Some may argue that the religious beliefs on this issue are not necessarily consistent with or supported by the scientific evidence. What do you think?

A recent study has now reported the isolation of stem cells from amniotic fluid. I think that this will decrease the argument against stem cell research because obtaining stem cells from this source should not cause any damage to the embryo. In fact I read a report from a Vatican source lauding the finding and putting forward a position of support for these types of research once the methods are consistent with respect for life.

You can read the details of the various issues at stalk in the stem cell debate. Do you think that opponents of stem cell research will still have any valid arguments against this form of research? If so, please share with us your ideas and thoughts? In fact , the Democrats recently supported a bill similar to the one vetoed by President George Bush. It was hoped that the recent shift in the balance of power in Congress would lead to adequate support to prevent another veto. Clearly, the amniotic fluid-derived stem cell discovery could also have weakened or eliminated previous arguments even from strong opponents. However, the vote was just short of the required two-thirds majority.

I invite you to participate in the new poll, which seeks to determine any change in your position on stem cell research in light of these new developments.

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