>News from the United Kingdom tells us about a woman (and her partner) who desired a child although the prospective mother has a genetic disease, hereditary retinoblastoma. Embryos were created by in vitro fertilization (IVF), tested for the gene that causes hereditary retinoblastoma, and only those which were without the trait were implanted. I haven’t … Continue reading
The Texas House passed HB 153 without authorizing bond money for a biomedical research building at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. The UT powers-that-be withdrew their funding request and the bill was amended on the floor. The debate lasted only a few minutes. Several Democrats and Representative Wooley (author of the … Continue reading
>The Texas House passed HB 153 without authorizing bond money for a biomedical research building at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. The UT powers-that-be withdrew their funding request and the bill was amended on the floor. The debate lasted only a few minutes. Several Democrats and Representative Wooley (author of the … Continue reading
It appears that the Governor may expand his call to allow HB 153, funding for construction and repairs at universities and colleges. The bill would allow bonds on $3.7 Billion (edited that number from $3.2 Billion I don’t know whether it grew or my memory shrank.) in new construction and repair. Stem cells may come … Continue reading
>It appears that the Governor may expand his call to allow HB 153, funding for construction and repairs at universities and colleges. The bill would allow bonds on $3.7 Billion (edited that number from $3.2 Billion I don’t know whether it grew or my memory shrank.) in new construction and repair. Stem cells may come … Continue reading
Second note (see bottom for first note): I’m so sorry to report that Andrea Clark has died. My heart goes out to everyone who loved her.) I’ve been accused of idolatry, self-reference, and toeing the party line. And the accusations are being repeated on other pro-life blogs. My accuser attacked Dr. James Dobson before, both … Continue reading
>Second note (see bottom for first note): I’m so sorry to report that Andrea Clark has died. My heart goes out to everyone who loved her.) I’ve been accused of idolatry, self-reference, and toeing the party line. And the accusations are being repeated on other pro-life blogs. My accuser attacked Dr. James Dobson before, both … Continue reading
“That a question is important does not mean that it is constitutional. The Founding Fathers did not establish the United States as a democratic republic so that elected officials would decide trivia, while all great questions would be decided by the judiciary.” From comments by Judge Arthur J. Kleinfeld, in the dissenting opinion in the … Continue reading
> “That a question is important does not mean that it is constitutional. The Founding Fathers did not establish the United States as a democratic republic so that elected officials would decide trivia, while all great questions would be decided by the judiciary.” From comments by Judge Arthur J. Kleinfeld, in the dissenting opinion in … Continue reading
Wesley Smith has a wonderful update on Andrea Clark. Her care has been transferred to her new doctor and the team of consultants will continue her intensive treatments in the hospital. We need to all be grateful that the answer to our prayers was, “Yes.” Not only has Andrea’s life-sustaining treatment been continued past the … Continue reading