HR 3: Federal funding of research that uses human embryos

I strongly oppose the DeGette bill, H.R. 3. I ask you to vote against H.R. 3.

Embryonic stem cell research is legal. H.R. 3 will overturn President Bush’s policy on federal funding of embryonic stem cell research by forcing taxpayers to pay for research that requires the killing of human embryos. Adult stem cells are treating numerous diseases in animals and in humans. Yet, embryonic stem cell research has not been used to treat a single disease. H.R. 3 will create a financial incentive for researchers to create and kill human embryos for their stem cells, despite the fact that they have produced no cures.

Please oppose H.R. 3, and instead, support funding for ethical alternatives such as adult stem cell research.