Reply #56: I think you are over-simplifying the stem cell situation too, honestly

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1--There is no ban on stem-cell research
while there is not exactly a ban, per se, there is practically one in the sense that private research will not cover the cost of something that is potentially a huge boon in the fight against disease.

2--There is a ban on federal $$ for embryonic
true. Which is almost the same thing. Without federal funding, the research is slowed down to a crawl. Are you against the funding or the research? And do you realize that federal funds were spent on Polio research last century?

3--Embryonic stem-cell research goes on through private funding.
but not to the same extent, and also the ban applies to any lab which does private funded stem cell research - in other words if a lab does private stem cell research and gets federal funds for other research, they are now disqualified from any federal funds. This is essentially a ban imo.

4--Adult stem-cell research can (and is) funded by government $$.
adult stem cells do not have anywhere near the potential to cure disease that embryonic stem cells do.

I hesitate to say this, but I feel you are splitting hairs both on the freedom of speech issue (which as I said is more an issue of employer rights against hate speech re: the OP) and on stem cells, and I feel you are pushing certain talking points and yourself are not being fully honest about either issue, but perhaps I am wrong.

Honestly, I think the OP's question seemed a little more tongue and cheek than you are taking it, but perhaps I am wrong. And also honestly, I have no problem holding people accountable for what they say. Glenn Beck, Limbaugh, Coulter and others are given multiple platforms of respect and do nothing but spout outright lies, then say "hey, I was only being funny! Lighten up PC jerk" or whatever when called out for it. Are you against honesty in the media?