[EagleBeagle]

In Reagan's memory, I feel the stem cell research ban should be lifted, per Nancy's request.

[A.A. Cunningham]

Ronald Reagan was staunchly pro-life, you and Nancy should respect his beliefs.

[NavySEAL F-16]

Nancy doesn't mention stem cells in this letter. Why do you mention it after reading such a beautiful, gracious letter? President Reagan had definite opinions on human life and he would not have wanted lives sacrificed for his.

Stem Cells An Unlikely Therapy for Alzheimer's
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A29561-2004Jun9.html
"But the infrequently voiced reality, stem cell experts confess, is that, of all the diseases that may someday be cured by embryonic stem cell treatments, Alzheimer's is among the least likely to benefit."

Here are some more quotes by Reagan on the value of every human life:
http://www.priestsforlife.org/government/reaganabortionquotes.htm

[AmericanInTokyo]

There is another time and place for those controversial comments. Not on this thread, please.

Thank you, EB.

[SuziQ]

In Reagan's memory, I feel the stem cell research ban should be lifted, per Nancy's request.

Reagan himself was AGAINST embryonic stem cell research. He didn't believe we should use human beings for their parts. I think he would have supported adult and umbilical cord stem cell research as neither involve destroying a living being to accomplish. Also, both have been more successful in trials than embryonic cell research.