Stem Cell Research

Well those "radical" pro-lifers are at it again. (I choose to add the term radical; because some pro-life people are sane and sensible and they would shudder in horror at the idea a woman would be forced to have a C-section, appalled by the idea in vitro fertilization should be banned, and might even support steam cell research). But these radical pro-lifers are using scare tactics to halt steam cell research.

The ballot measure, known as the Missouri Stem Cell Research and Cures initiative, would amend the state constitution to permit all stem-cell research allowed under federal law. That would include research using stem cells taken from fertilized eggs left over from in vitro fertilization treatments and stem cells created in the lab by cloning a patient’s own cells.
Supporters say the regenerative capacity of early ( also called embryonic ) stem cells holds the potential to cure diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, spinal injuries and a host of other chronic conditions.

Opponents, led by the Catholic Church and other abortion opponents, argue that both the fertilized eggs and the cloned cells are humans who are killed when the stem cells are extracted.

You would think that people that claim to care about life would be in favor of research to cure diabetes, Parkinson's disease, spinal injuries and other chronic conditions.