Alright, so the title might be a slight stretch, but how many interesting ways are there to bring up Proposal 2? Mary Sue Coleman spoke the other day supporting the proposal and the positive effects it could have for the state of Michigan as well as the University. Some of you may be asking “Wait, Proposal 2? Didn’t we shoot that down two years ago? Are unborn babies looking for affirmative action now?” No, coincidentally enough Proposal 2 on this year’s ballot has been among the most talked about, similar to the affirmative action Proposal 2 in 2006. I apologize to those who care more about medical marijuana (Proposal 1) than stem cell research, your day will come. But let’s take a look at the writing:
A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ADDRESS HUMAN EMBRYO AND HUMAN EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH IN MICHIGANThe proposed constitutional amendment would:
• Expand use of human embryos for any research permitted under federal law subject to the following limits: the embryos
– are created for fertility treatment purposes;
– are not suitable for implantation or are in excess of clinical needs;
– would be discarded unless used for research;
– were donated by the person seeking fertility treatment.
• Provide that stem cells cannot be taken from human embryos more than 14 days after cell division begins.
• Prohibit any person from selling or purchasing human embryos for stem cell research.
• Prohibit state and local laws that prevent, restrict or discourage stem cell research, future therapies and cures.
So there you have the proposal, it seems the “would be discarded unless used for research” is a pretty clear indicator that this is a case of one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Oh, and that treasure has the potential to save thousands if not millions of lives, just a slight bonus. For those of you against Proposal 2 because you’re pro-life, well, you may want to rethink what that actually means. If you’re still uncomfortable just think of the embryos as organ donors.
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I completely agree with you: "One man's trash is another's treasure." Embryos being discarded anyway can cure tens of diseases? Hell yeah, vote YES on 2. Posted 10/14/2008 11:35 AMReply
By the way, if you are against Prop 2, you need to seriously start considering your position on fertility clinics. They discard more "human life" than abortion clinics.
Also, please refrain from using any treatments developed from embryonic stem cell research. It's not really moral to vote for against it, get old, and use it to cure your Parkinson's. Posted 10/14/2008 3:56 PMReply
⢠Proposal 2 Authorizes Unrestricted Science/Research on Human Embryoâs, subject only to Federal Restrictions (Currently no restrictions exist). The Fedâs stance âAnything Goes for Embryosâ. An Embryo is defined as the period between conception and about 7-8 weeks. This measure would allow unrestricted science during this timeframe on the Embryo. This could include the radical gene splicing research which occurs around the world, mixing human and animal DNA to create Hybrids. This proposal would create one âHuman Raceâ to serve another âHuman Raceâ havenât we already been there in History and rejected it as evil?
⢠Proposal 2 does not authorize immediate funding. But, in states where this initiative has passed, it has resulted in increased taxes. In fact the âYesâ Campaign Chairman has stated that not only must this research be unleashed, but it must also be publically funded. So if this passes, they will be in line next year for a line item in the state budget. So yes in the end it will cost taxpayers.
⢠Proposal 2 opens the door for the trafficking of Cloned Human Embryoâs into our state for research.
⢠Proposal 2 has a provision down near the end which would allow researchers to ignore any State or Local Law they feel prevents, obstructs, restricts or even discourages Stem Cell Research. Once again, we will be turning all control over to the Fedâs, our wonderful congress, senate & president and all the lobbyistâs who influence their decisions. Do we really want to turn control of Michiganâs laws over to the Fedâs???
Currently we have a law on the books which prohibits research on live human Embryos. This law was passed by a Democrat led Legislature and signed into law by then Gov. William Milliken to proclaim that Human Embryos would not be reduced to Lab Rats.
Embryonic Stem Cell Research is dead end science. Even the Pioneer of Stem Cell & Embryonic Stem cell research James Thompson is abandoning Embryonic Stem Cell Research. This was announced at the world stem cell summit last week: http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=797226
Leftover Embryos from fertility clinics do not have to be thrown out, check out Embryo Adoption: http://www.bethany.org/A55798/bethanyWWW.nsf/0/177CAAF5EE8C77D185256E9E0051A3AF Posted 10/15/2008 4:12 PMReply