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>Arrogant, Unethical,Unnecessary: Post-abortion stem cells
>Stem Cell, Inc., one of Irving Weissman’s biotech companies, has been given clearance by the FDA to begin phase 1 trials of one of the company’s proprietary stem cell preps – stem cells for brain tissue derived from aborted humans. The Boston Globe article on the announcement is here. Weissman and his cohorts know that … Continue reading
>Human Dignity – Why not?
>Reader “Jimmy” made a comment dissagreeing with my definition of “human dignity” in my 10/20/05 post. Here’s that definition: Humans are the only species debating “dignity” and “rights,” so all of our children, out of respect for the dignity of the species, are deserving of being treated with the “Golden Rule,” as though they have … Continue reading
Human Dignity – Why not?
Reader “Jimmy” made a comment dissagreeing with my definition of “human dignity” in my 10/20/05 post. Here’s that definition: Humans are the only species debating “dignity” and “rights,” so all of our children, out of respect for the dignity of the species, are deserving of being treated with the “Golden Rule,” as though they have … Continue reading
Bioethics/Human Rights Declaration Unanimously Approved by UNESCO
The United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization has unanimously approved a declaration on Human Rights and bioethics. The bulk of criticism about the Declaration has been about the ambiguity of the term, “human dignity.” Humans are the only species debating “dignity” and “rights,” so all of our children, out of respect for the dignity … Continue reading
>Bioethics/Human Rights Declaration Unanimously Approved by UNESCO
>The United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization has unanimously approved a declaration on Human Rights and bioethics. The bulk of criticism about the Declaration has been about the ambiguity of the term, “human dignity.” Humans are the only species debating “dignity” and “rights,” so all of our children, out of respect for the dignity … Continue reading
Disease specific cell lines (NEJM)
Forget “cloning.” Forget “somatic cell nuclear transfer.” Forget “patient specific embryonic stem cells.” This week’s New England Journal of Medicine’s “Perspective,” Susan Okie, MD (subscription required) uses the term that Irving Weissman told us about years ago: the goal is “disease specific embryonic stem cell lines.” Korea is offering a chance at never ending production … Continue reading
>Disease specific cell lines (NEJM)
>Forget “cloning.” Forget “somatic cell nuclear transfer.” Forget “patient specific embryonic stem cells.” This week’s New England Journal of Medicine’s “Perspective,” Susan Okie, MD (subscription required) uses the term that Irving Weissman told us about years ago: the goal is “disease specific embryonic stem cell lines.” Korea is offering a chance at never ending production … Continue reading
Raising the bar on moral slavery
Wisconsin Governor Doyle has made slaves out of every medical worker in the State. He believes that the conscience of all Wisconsin citizens should be smothered until the Legislature is able to get a law past the Governor’s desk or risk being fired or sued. Doyle vetoed a bill passed by that State’s Legislature which … Continue reading
>Raising the bar on moral slavery
>Wisconsin Governor Doyle has made slaves out of every medical worker in the State. He believes that the conscience of all Wisconsin citizens should be smothered until the Legislature is able to get a law past the Governor’s desk or risk being fired or sued. Doyle vetoed a bill passed by that State’s Legislature which … Continue reading
Robert P. George for US Supreme Court (My Wish List)
Here’s an article from the Daily Princtonian ‘way back before the nomination of Harriet Miers. Professor Robert P. George of Princeton explained why it would be difficult for the President to nominate a known conservative. Especially one like Professor George who argues so logically for the protection of human life at all ages and who … Continue reading
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