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Stem cell research
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Author: Homer Holloway Stem cell research
Living in California, I definitely hear a lot of news about the stem cell research debate. There are stem cell articles in the local papers every day, and it seems to be a big topic with all the voters. There was even a proposal passed to spend a huge amount of money to fund stem cell research in the state. At first, I thought it was a good idea. Most of the scientists were on my side of the stem cell debate. I couldn't think of any you reasons not to research stem cells. The so-called "pro-life" movement, with its superstitions about anything involving embryos, was trying to create a smokescreen. They had the potential to hold back important scientific research, research that could help with many serious diseases.
What I didn't really realize at the time was that both sides were blowing smoke. While it is true that stem cell research is important, it is only one important avenue of medical research. The problem is that, once it became controversial, it started to be a cause célèbre, attracting more support than it really deserved. I'm not saying that there is no point to it, but stemcell research has yet to really provide any benefits. People don't really know whether or not stem cells will help treat Alzheimer's disease or other degenerative conditions yet. We can only wait and hope.
This is why I wish more people read science articles. You see, the people behind the stem cell research bills weren't scientists. They were representatives of the stem cell research companies. It got a lot of funding not because it was the best form of research, but because it was so popular. California prides itself on being a progressive state, and as a result people wanted to stick it to the religious right by passing the proposal. No one took time to think about whether or not the research was likely to bear fruit, or what California would gain from it.
The bottom line is that good policy doesn't come from hyperbole. What we need more than anything else is to have a well educated electorate. People who read scientific research articles are the only people who are really qualified to vote on science research. Being allowed to vote is not just a right, but a responsibility as well. If you don't educate yourself on the issues, perhaps you should refrain altogether.
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