Re: Stem cell research- talking points

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Added comment - the big negative of fetal cell transplant was that it involved

aborted

fetuses. Stem cell research involves NO fetuses as the in vitro embryo is not

and never

has been in the womb. It also never will be in a womb and will be destroyed in

any

case. This embryo cannot become a human without attaching to the womb, it is

not yet

'programmed' to be human parts or even specific brain, nerve, muscle skin or any

other

specific cells.

Since many parts of the world are still allowing fetal tissue transplant, if

they come

up with a better cure in stem cell research and can actually grow the cells in

labs,

this will stop the need for fetuses altogether. Scientists now 'program' skin

cells to

grow back together faster by using certain ointments of chemicals known to

enhance

healing. This just carries that chemical 'programming' one step further by

programming

an individual cell to grow into a certain type of cell to replace a cell that

has died

in the brain.

There are actually Pro-Life people joining in and saying that this is pro-life

for

patients and for fetuses. These are the points that we have to explain to our

politicians. Also add how MSA is negatively affecting your life (and

pocketbook).

Also - you can email almost every Congressman and Senator. If you add your

snailmail

address, you will probably get a letter from your represenative - may take a

month or

more.

Take care, Bill and Charlotte

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nancy wrote:

> On Thursday Sept. 14, J. Fox is scheduled to testify before a

> > congressional committee. Among other things, he will give testimony as to

why

> > the NIH (National Institute of Health) should budget money for stem cell

> > research. (It will probably be on C-SPAN.)

> > There are many pivotal states in this fight for research freedom. SO CALL!

> > KNOW FIRST:

> > The primary source of undifferentiated stem cells is the left-over eggs from

> > the invitro fertilization program. There is a strong movement afoot to

stymie

> > the use of stem cells from leftover eggs. Stem cells from other sources have

> > limitations such as life span, flexibility and other factors that tell the

> > scientists that the early source stem cells are probably the BEST source.

> > What you can do to help:

> > Call your Congressman and your two Senators (They need a push).

> > Tell them: urge them to join J. Fox and all Americans living with a

> > disease or disability by supporting federal funding for stem cell research.

> > Every Representative and Senators office can be reached by calling

> > and asking to be connected to the individual Senator or

> > Representatives office. Please don’t deliver your message to the

operator.

> > Make sure you get connected to your legislator's office. (Know their names

--

> > before you call.)

> > Talking Points:

> > “I support J. Fox in urging federal funding of stem cell

research.â€

> > “The promise of stem cell research is too great to restrict or delay

any

> > longer.â€

> > “Saving and improving lives of our citizens should be our governments

> > highest priority.â€

> > “All aspects of stem cell research must be aggressively pursued.â€

> > Feel free to add other reasons that come to mind.

> > BUT CALL!

> > It's best to call the Washington number, but a call to their local offices

in

> > addition doesn't hurt.

> > You probably will not get to your Congressman, so ask for his legislative

> > aide and or person responsible for health issues.

> > (Remember, it's not only Parkinson's: Stem cell research has great potential

> > for curing: Arthritis, Diabetes, MS, ALS, Krohn's, and scores of other

> > miseries.)

> > Let us swamp their telephone lines with calls. Ask friends and relatives to

> > call also.

> >

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