In the aftermath of the Democratic wave yesterday, I wanted to make special mention of the great news from Missouri. Not only did Claire McCaskill (D) win a senate seat, but the citizens of Missouri have voted in favor of Amendment 2, which will strengthen and promote human embryonic stem cell research in the Show-Me state! Rock on Missouri!
I lift a glass of lemonade in celebration!
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I live a mile and a half from the Missouri state line (Kansas City) and when I went to bed last night, I thought all hope was lost. So, I was thrilled when I got up this morning. I heard it on the news and had to google it just to be sure it was true!
But let me tell you, it's been tough to live here these past few months. Feelings have been hurt, freindships shattered etc. I'm glad it's over. (And I'm anxious to see what happens at the Stowers Institute.) I have to say that those in favor of this research really need to take a look at how this issue developed in Missouri. It won by a thin, thin, margin, partly because I don't think advocates did a good job of countering some of the claims being made, or of explaining the science to the general public. There are some lessons to be learned about how to convey the message here.
As for me personally, it has torn my heart out. On one hand I want to speak out about an issue I think could help us one day. On the other we've got a staunchly conservative patient community and we need them united right now to recruit for our drug trial and to get people diagnosed. When there's so few of you, every single person counts. It has been gut-wrenching.
two happy surprises from mo. the country's getting back on track.
i've been grinning all day!
KEvron
Being from Missouri, I could not be prouder that the people voted as they did!
Eyedoc, if you still have my email, could you resend me the Ranch link? I lost it again.
Gina (huggythuggy)
Hiya, Gina! It's great to see you back at the Ranch!
My opinion, as an outsider, is that this could go a long way to changing the way folks think about the south. Missouri...who woulda thought, eh...?
JoeCanuck
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