Whatever happened to all the hubbub about Stem Cell Research that was being used as a political tool during elections? Haven't heard much from Michael J. Fox in a while. While I don't question nor bash his afflictions (I happen to like him) seems he was being used as a pawn, wouldn't you say?
2007-04-04 05:39:44 · 11 answers · asked by Jim C 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
yeah, do ya think he's as dumb as that whole situation made him look? seems he got played like a piano.
2007-04-04 05:44:24 · answer #1 · answered by daddio 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Fox never said this for "Embryonic" Stem Cell - he just "Stem Cell" - Adult Stem Cell is a far better research method and one does not have to clone a human embryo to develop replacement parts- the ETC's usually become cancerous after a period of time- bottom line ETC don't work very well -
the non-harmful AST do work quite well
ANYWAY
embryo then to the...
development into a child... and then a young adult, ...tax paying citizen who can then be given a rifle and sent off to IRAQ -
THIS is the reason to ban stem cell research ...wha...?
??
thats what your talking about, right?
2007-04-04 05:56:18 · answer #2 · answered by omnimog 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Michael J Fox knew exactly what he was doing. You are right, Stem Cell research was just a political tool. It goes to show how little people understand the issues before they vote for a candidate or a party.
2007-04-04 05:51:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Stem cell research is still on the table. Sadly, our current policies put us way behind the rest of the world in this research.
I have taken action recently writing my congress people, asking them to move forward with legislation that would put our research facilities on a more level field with those of the EU.
Check with the US House website on all current proposed bills. Do we need to waste more money on advertising to get these things passed?
2007-04-04 05:50:51 · answer #4 · answered by hopeartaspirer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The hubbub has died down precisely because it's no longer election season. Just wait another 13-18 months and it will be in vogue again.
2007-04-04 06:20:44 · answer #5 · answered by mikey 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say that he was used as a pawn. After all, he was taking advantage of his fame by getting the word out about a cause he believes in. Ditto with Ron Reagan at the last Democratic National Convention.
2007-04-04 05:47:01 · answer #6 · answered by tangerine 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
He is a pawn. I have a neurological disorder and I am against embryonic stem cell research, but no one cares what I think...
But an important guy, like an Actor, Michael "Shakes" Fox, everyone 'listens' too...
Whatever, I'd rather not be anoyone's pawn...
2007-04-04 05:45:53 · answer #7 · answered by nom de paix 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
no. To those of us who are affected by this, we still fight everyday. Just because the media isn;t covering it as much doesn't mean that it is over. They just had an article this past week about heart transplants becoming obsolete due to advances in stem cell research. but judging by the thumbs down, you are looking for agreement and not answers. Enjoy
2007-04-04 05:54:08 · answer #8 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I will support stem cell research under the following situation...if it helps cure Libtoiditis I could be all for it.
2007-04-04 05:45:37 · answer #9 · answered by dr_methanegasman 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Its really a non-issue in my book. I don't care about stemcell research. I just don't think the gov't needs to fund it, especially while we're deficit spending as it is.
2007-04-04 05:46:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Used by whom? To say that he was being "used as a pawn" indicates that you think he isn't in control of his own actions. He may have Parkinson's, but he isn't an idiot. He became an activist of his own accord.
Did it occur to you that maybe you haven't heard from him because he isn't doing well, health-wise? Why ridicule him?
2007-04-04 05:45:38 · answer #11 · answered by Bush Invented the Google 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋