GOP true agenda to ban stem cell research - Wisconsin

[DanCa]

Subject: Republicans’ True Agenda: Ban Stem Cell Research in Wisconsin

Republicans' True Agenda: Ban Stem Cell Research in Wisconsin
Wednesday, September 28, 2005

GOP Lawmakers Put Ideology Above the Hopes of Millions Suffering
from Disease

MADISON – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke released
the following statement today regarding an expected vote by the
Republican-controlled State Senate to approve a bill that would
undermine stem cell research in Wisconsin and handcuff the hands of
scientists searching for cures to some of the world's deadliest
diseases:

"Republicans in the Legislature have decided to put ideology above
the hopes of millions of Americans suffering from debilitating
diseases who are praying science can find a cure for them. By
approving a bill that would undercut stem cell research in
Wisconsin, Republicans will send a message to scientists around the
world that Wisconsin's door is no longer open to this groundbreaking
medical research.

"Republicans are trying their best to ban stem cell research in
Wisconsin by disguising this bill as a `ban' on human cloning. Of
course, Democrats – like all Americans – oppose human cloning, and
human cloning is not permitted in the United States. But the bill
Republicans will approve today isn't about banning human cloning;
it's about stopping scientists from doing legitimate medical
research.

"Just this week, Governor Doyle announced $2 million in funding to a
Madison-based firm that is using stem cell research to screen for
drugs for heart patients. The company – Cellular Dynamics
International – is founded by Dr. Jamie Thomson, the UW-Madison
researcher who first pioneered stem cell research. And just a week
ago, UW-Madison was named the top research university in the nation.
"Instead of trying to tie the hands of our scientists, Republicans
should work with Governor Doyle to further stem cell research in
Wisconsin and ensure the growth of more companies like Dr.
Thomson's. Instead of trying to chill pioneering research at the
top research university in the country, Republicans should work with
Democrats to ensure that Wisconsin continues its leadership in
creating the jobs of the future.

"Yet Republicans continue to push their radical agenda, without
regard to the views of the vast majority of Wisconsin citizens who
support stem cell research and its potential to cure deadly diseases
from Parkinson's to multiple sclerosis to diabetes.
"Fortunately, Wisconsin has a Governor who understands the
tremendous potential of stem cell research to save lives and has
vowed to veto any legislation that would restrict the ability of our
scientists to do their jobs."


From Democratic Party of Wisconsin

[rodeodance]

1. our legislature is really giving us the treatment of late!

[DanCa]

2. The fundie bible says an eye for an eye doesn't it?

If they want to keep me in my two wheel cadilac well.... I am just sayin'. Gawd parkinsons' suck these inbreeds have no compassion.

[gizmo1979]

3. Yes the Gop in WI

is running down their party platform bill by bill,we've also had the voter ID bill 3 times vetoed,the concealed weapon bill twice vetoed,and the ban on the morning after pill at UW pharmacy's vetoed,I'm sure gay marriage will be next.Instead of trying to work with the governor for a better wis they just continue to play party politics.We have alot of money,and jobs invested in stem cell research.Wis is a leader in the field but if the Gop has anything to do with it we'll look like Alabama north soon.

[DanCa]

4. You know I live right on the ill wisconsin border

Twin Lakes Wisconsin is like a second home. What happened ?

[gizmo1979]

7. The christian Right

They think they have a mandate and until we prove otherwise they will continue with the crap.

[drfresh]

5. Thank God we have Doyle to veto this crap.

I'm proud to say his campaign was the first I ever volunteered for :)

[DanCa]

6. And my thanks to you for volunteering.

Hope it swings dem this time around. Oh could you thank Doyle for supporting research from someone who has pd.