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Old 08-25-2010, 06:21 PM   #59
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Since there is a limited amount of government money that can be committed to research and no shortage of worthwhile projects to invest in why put money in a controversial area. Government money is actually tax payer money and should be used with consideration of whoes money is being spent. I don't know what the percentage of Americans oppose this stem cell research funding but, even if it is 25% that is a huge chunk of taxpayers.

If the pro research crowd is so certain that this is the holy grail they can invest or donate their own money.
Absolutely. Government should only make decisions and take action where more than 75% of the population agree with the decision.
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