What good has embryonic stem cell research ever done?

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Joe M asked:


GWB was the first president in history to fund it, much to the liberals’ dismay (which comes from much igrnorance on the subject), but what diseases has it cured? What about compared to other, more productive forms of stem cell research? It seems to me that the only benefit of embryonic research is to satiate the liberal lust for killing babies.
jpferrierjr: source?
bushleauger: No babies have been harmed yet, thanks to GWB, he was the first president in history to fund embryonic stem cell research, but only on existing lines … not off of harvesting for that purpose. Thank you for playing.
jp: your wiki link discusses embryonic among other forms of stem cell research, but does not site which forms are the most beneficial

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Since the 2008 Elections are coming up, what is the best way to try and get the Stem Cell Research ban lifted?

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Concerned asked:


I know it’s not a total “ban”, but most Dems are for embryonic stem cell research. I want to take a more aggressive role in this election to promote this as a major topic. Any mature, constructive suggestions?
No ban? I thought stem cells were only able to be used if obtained before August of 2001, along with the no support from taxes? I’ll look into it more, thanks.

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What do you think of stem cell research?

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Senator D*L*P™ asked:


I think it can be a good thing. The cells do not have to be taken from the fetus, you can harvast the same cells in the umbilical cord. I think a lot could be done with Research provided by Stem Cells. It could cure diabetes and other ravaging diseases.
johnny_100pesos- you didn’t read the question properly. I am not for that kind of research, and I would ask you to not paint all scientists with the same brush. Science is a lovely vast field of knowledge.
TJTB- Thank You! Most people think that a 16 year old can’t have any opinions! The reality is I can probably outwit half the people on this site!
jeeper_peeper321- No, Bush vetoed the bill.

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