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After speaking several times with professors at Geron and being told that Kathleen could not participate in such studies as of now (due to their fears) I had to write this. I hate to inject politics into something that is about Kathleen Davey, the person, but in order for us to have her back the way she would want to be, it might necessitate even more of this.

The Republican Party under George Bush pretends to be
the standard bearer for morals in the nation. They've
incorporated religion to justify their actions in both
the war on terrorism and legislating the social agenda
at home. Under this argument, anybody who stands
against their actions is anti-American and against
God. The climate of fear Bush churns up has polarized
the nation and made both the media and citizens afraid
to stand up against our evils abroad. We are
torturing prisoners and committing terrible crimes
abroad while a corrupt administration both denies and
signs off on the actions. At home, the fear is
exuded by the American scientific community which is
afraid to cross the Republicans regarding stem cells
cells. In the article 'Geron wants to test stem-cell
spinal cord treatment in humans,' the fear scientists
have of the FDA is plainly evident. A single mistake
in this pursuit of these cures might lead to an
administration shut down of the industry, and with
that the hopes of the needy. The administration's
actions in creating such a climate are inexusable.
For those of us who need such treatment to restore our
lives or have our loved ones returned to us it seems
as if Bush just doesn't care. The current
administration does not have a monopoly on morality
rather it enacts heartless policy on a needy and
suffering public. Whilst fighting terror abroad Bush
has engendered more poignant fears at home.

I think you are right... best to leave politics off Kathleen's blog.  

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To the contrary, I support your thoughts. Kathleen's right to all that could help her heal is being held hostage by fear and moral judgement. I wish it weren't so.  

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As do I support the thoughts and emotions involved, but when political inacuracies are stated as fact, it detracts from the intent of the blog and goal of getting Kathleen whatever tests or medications may be available.  

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Regarding your comment -- "For those of us who need such treatment to restore our lives or have our loved ones returned to us it seems as if Bush just doesn't care."

I agree! It disgusts me that Bush feels his personal beliefs and moral hang-ups should be forced down the throat of the entire country. :( Yet another reason he's one of the WORST presidents our country has ever had!!

I wonder if that stubborn fool would still feel that way if his own wife, or one of his twin daughters, had an injury or illness that desperately needed stem-cell therapy? He might just sing a different tune then!  

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"political inacuracies [sic]"? I scoured the post and didn't find one. Worst I found were a few opinions...but most of it is rather easily supported with facts...and just the tip of the iceberg with regard to the modus operandi of the least 'American' administration of our time. Transparency, accountability, and personal freedom are replaced with secrecy, hypocritical (albeit clever) marketing for the purpose of profit for few at the expense of the many. What happened to the Republicans of only a few decades ago who wanted small, fiscally responsible government that stayed out of everyone's personal affairs (including religion), let sovereign nations be, and helped those who needed it most...promoting the general welfare (see U.S. Constitution)...?  

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