With all the media attention on this subject lately, I thought I would comment on a few things that have come to mind.

First, the bill that Bush vetoed on would have expanded federal funding embryonic stem cell research. I’m sure to many people, it sounds like the issue was whether or not to allow embryonic stem cell research. However, that would be wrong.

Secondly, several news organizations have categorized the debate as “Science against Religion”. This statement is false. Believing that the unborn should be protected is no more religious than believing that two-year-olds should be protected. The Coalition of Americans for Research Ethics has outlined the scientific argument against embryonic stem cell research here. [PDF]

Thirdly, let’s review the cures that have been discovered using embryonic stem cell research. None, and this despite the $3 billion California is spending on researching embryonic stem cells. Some people may say that this is because it’s “too soon” to expect cures. Yet, “adult stem cells and cord blood cells are already being used to safely and effectively treat more than 60 conditions”.