The branches
Yikes...abortion doctors charged with murder, fertilization defined as the moment of conception, allowing adoption of human embryos, stem cell research restrictions...where do legislators think they are going with all of this? Into the 19th century no doubt.
The roots
Despite all scientific evidence and advancements it's a struggle to get legislators to give up their perception they must represent their religions when adopting laws. And not just on this issue.
Yesterdays hearing on a stem cell research bill proved that pandering to the threats of fundamentalist-right Christian voters is all that matters to some. It's fine to have deeply held religious beliefs, but don't make laws that make everyone else have to follow your religion, by law. The fundamentalist-right is neither fun, nor mental, nor right.
The trunk...Baggage we'll have to carry.
On the very day the restrictions on stem cell research were lifted nationally, the bill seeking imposition of restrictions was passed out of committee. Let's hope SB 169 goes no further. Despite testimony that life-saving stem cell research resrtictions would hurt Georgia (and close down at least 4 Georegia university programs) the committee voted 7-6 for the bill. Are we supposed to be encouraged that the vote was close?
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