Calif. Gov. Signs Stem Cell Law

[Linnea]

Calif. Gov. Signs Stem Cell Law
By JENNIFER COLEMAN
Associated Press Writer

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)--Gov. Gray Davis signed legislation Sunday to allow embryonic stem cell research in the state, a direct contradiction of federal limits on the research.

Davis has said the legislation is essential to keep California at the forefront of medical research. He was joined by actor Christopher Reeve, who has become a medical research activist since he was paralyzed in a horse riding accident seven years ago.

The bill was opposed by the Roman Catholic church and anti-abortion groups, who say the research is tantamount to murder because it starts with the destruction of a human embryo.

Stem cells, which are found in human embryos, umbilical cords and placentas, can divide and become any kind of cell in the body.

Last year, Bush restricted federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research to a select number of existing cell lines. Critics say many of those stem cells are in poor condition and are useless for research. A White House spokeswoman had no comment Sunday.

Sen. Deborah Ortiz authored the bill that states California will explicitly allow embryonic stem cell research, and allows for both the destruction and donation of embryos.

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[Conscious]

BRAVO! BRAVO! Three Cheers for Governor Davis!

Do you suppose the Roman Catholic church (and anti-abortion groups) would like to lock him up like they did Galileo!?

Let's hope that Reason continues to prevail...

To learn about the 'Science of Cloning' - via a Step by Step Flash Presentation and to read what Cristopher Reeve has stated - click the link below.

http://home.flash.net/~labvid/misc/science/cloning.html

Bravo! Again!

[Conspiracy Theorist]

Funny thing is, Gray Davis IS a devout Catholic. But, Catholics aren't usually in lock step with Churh dogma.

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Rick Jackson