[supercat]

Specter believes stem-cell research saves lives, and he used a commercial by actor Michael J. Fox in his campaign. Fox, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, said stem-cell research gives people such as him hope and that "Arlen gets it."

Even if the life status of embryos weren't an issue, I have yet to hear any basis for believing embryonic stem cells are likely to be in any way (other than their "original design purpose") better than umbilical or adult stem cells, or any basis for believing research with human cells will be more cost effective than research with cells of other species.

Are there any pragmatic arguments in favor of the "research"?

[Cooltouch]

Not an expert here, but Laura Ingraham discusses this issue a lot. Apparently there has been significant progress in stem cell research, but all of the advancements have been made using adult stem cells, not embryonic ones. Huge problems with embryonic stem cells, apparently.

[Cooltouch]

Not an expert here, but Laura Ingraham discusses this issue a lot. Apparently there has been significant progress in stem cell research, but all of the advancements have been made using adult stem cells, not embryonic ones. Huge problems with embryonic stem cells, apparently.