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BREAKING: McCain Shifts His Position on Stem Cells?
Catholic Online ^
| 9/17/08
| Deal W. Hudson
Posted on 09/17/2008 5:51:11 AM PDT by tcg
There has been some evidence during the campaign that McCain position on embryonic stem cell research was softening. I was skeptical of drawing any conclusions having discussed it with McCain several times. But now the more optimistic prediction has come to pass
We have Sen. Sam Brownback to thank for this, I am sure.
In response to a questionnaire submitted by ScienceDebat2008, the McCain campaign indicated a McCain administration would continue the present limitations on research instituted by President Bush and would seek to outlaw somatic cell transfer completely.
The scientists quoted in the article are not too happy with McCain's apparent shift on the issue.
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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008; abortion; catholics; issues; mccain; mccainpalin; stemcells
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In response to a questionnaire submitted by ScienceDebat2008, the McCain campaign indicated they would seek to outlaw somatic cell transfer completely.
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posted on
09/17/2008 5:53:07 AM PDT
by
tcg
To: tcg
Before anyone asks: “somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) is a laboratory technique for creating an ovum with a donor nucleus”.
It’s a key part of embryonic non-adult non-umbilical Mengele-type stemcell research
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posted on
09/17/2008 5:57:08 AM PDT
by
agere_contra
(When it came time to decide on Christ's fate, Pilate voted 'present' - FReeper mkmensinger)
To: tcg; Sun; NYer; Guenevere; Antoninus; wagglebee; Kevmo; narses; cpforlife.org; Salvation
Yes!
This is on his website, too!
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posted on
09/17/2008 6:00:37 AM PDT
by
fetal heart beats by 21st day
(Defending human life is not a federalist issue. It is the business of all of humanity.)
To: tcg
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posted on
09/17/2008 6:01:50 AM PDT
by
Jemian
(Nobama - wants to kill babies & raise taxes; Palin - wants to kill taxes & raise babies!)
To: agere_contra
Given the correct reservations about experimentation on embryonic stem cells (and variants such as SCNT), the respectful course of policy would be to exhaust all avenues that did not raise those red flags, such as adult stem cells.
Yet, it seems that the left (including those who support abortion on demand) actually demand the reverse, to almost prefer embryonic cell research. I can only attribute this willful affront to human dignity as further evidence of the spiritual warfare we being waged against humanity.
To: tcg
Hopeful news. I pray this is true. There are a handful of Lefty Catholics I know who’ve been using this issue as an excuse to support Obama. (Paging Doug Kmiec). In a strained bit of moral equivalence, they reason that “well, neither is perfect on the Life issue, so therefore my conscience is free to support Obama.” If true, this leaves those Catholics with no more room for excuses.
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posted on
09/17/2008 6:10:20 AM PDT
by
AHerald
("Be faithful to God ... do not bother about the ridicule of the foolish." - St. Pio of Pietrelcina)
To: tcg
Now what about his pro-choice thoughts on rape and incest...he still believes in killing regarless of why. His wife too!!!
To: tcg
Embryonic stem cell research is libspeak for pro-abort.
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posted on
09/17/2008 6:14:20 AM PDT
by
libh8er
To: napscoordinator
Bashing McCain again, your a very BUSY Obama troll this morning !
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posted on
09/17/2008 6:14:43 AM PDT
by
ncalburt
To: tcg
I had heard this too...just recently...PTL!
To: tcg
I wouldn’t call it breaking. The RNC and Mcacin have been running radio ads here in DC for at least a week touting support for stem cell research.
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posted on
09/17/2008 6:17:41 AM PDT
by
Hoodlum91
(I support global warming.)
To: theBuckwheat
You're right. Adult stem cell research has already had many successes with the promise of more to come. Embryonic stem cell research is more like satan’s choice: no real success, only the potential...if you don't mind the ethical price you must pay. Obviously, the dims will choose embryonic stem cell research. In this, as with many other issues, I hope McCain makes the right choice.
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posted on
09/17/2008 6:18:06 AM PDT
by
GBA
To: tcg
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posted on
09/17/2008 6:25:35 AM PDT
by
Theo
(Global warming "scientists." Pro-evolution "scientists." They're both wrong.)
To: napscoordinator
Can’t spell, can’t get your facts right...What can I say?
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posted on
09/17/2008 6:40:06 AM PDT
by
Sacajaweau
(I'm planting corn...Have to feed my car...)
To: tcg
Thanks for picking her McCain. I’m voting for Sarah!
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posted on
09/17/2008 7:19:21 AM PDT
by
onedoug
( Barracuda!)
To: napscoordinator
And Sarah supports it in a case where it jeopardizes the life of the mother...which is logical.
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posted on
09/17/2008 7:52:18 AM PDT
by
Fawn
(Who are these idiots who would vote for 'Obama Bin Biden' ????)
To: tcg
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posted on
09/17/2008 9:20:10 AM PDT
by
Salvation
( †With God all things are possible.†)
To: AHerald
Second time I have seen it. Keep watching! (And praying)
McCain will not support stem cell research when there is so much evidence that adult stem cells are working miracles.
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posted on
09/17/2008 9:21:41 AM PDT
by
Salvation
( †With God all things are possible.†)
To: Sacajaweau
You can say that I am right...which I am. You can use the spelling card as you seem to not have anything else to say. If being grammar/spelling police is more important to you than I applaud you. However, if you want to discuss this important topic of LIFE than get back to me. You get one point for my spelling error...congratulations! I get one point for the life of the baby under any circumstances...one point for me! Yeah us!!! lol.
To: Fawn
And Sarah supports it in a case where it jeopardizes the life of the mother...which is logical.
Logical for people who are not 100 percent pro-life which apparently you are not. For me, it is illogical to kill a baby for any reason. I don't fault you for your beliefs, please do not fault me for mine. We just disagree on this one fact.
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