I realize that the ESC desctruction is a complicated issue, but the main point that people on the left had no comment or downplayed the significance of this potential break through proves that for some the sanctity of life is not important to them.
Obviously, the sanctity of life is unimportant to many, including most democrats. Their support of unlimited abortion makes that clear. My point was that it may be prudent to wait before making public comments on this process.
I was quite excited at first, until it became clear that this process is being reearched and developed by destroying ESCs as well. Potentially, this is increasing the ESC destruction by driving another type of stem cell research.
I know that many politicians are reluctant to express opposition to stem cells because of the link to fertility treatments. This makes sense because embryos are destroyed in both processes. (I know there are some that claim to respect life, but there are very few that will implant a genetically flawed embryo) There are also a few hypocritical souls that are anti-embryonic stem cell research, and find nothing wrong with the fertility industry practices.
It is a tough area to gain an understanding of, and it isn’t always easy to be consistent. To me, reserving judgement until more information on this process becomes available is the most prudent thing to do.
I am highly encouraged by the attempt to create a process that respects life. It is disappointing that the attempt is destroying life in the process.