``If Talent comes out in favor of stem cell research, he loses support from
the evangelicals,'' said Max Skidmore, professor of political science at
University of Missouri-Kansas City. ``If he opposes it, he'll lose support from
the business community that otherwise might support him.''
But wait! There's more! Talent has already come out in favor of criminalizing science and proposes a million-dollar fine and a 10-year prison sentence on any scientist who uses "embryonic" stem cells in their research. Because of this, and repeated attempts to criminalize science by the state legislature, the Stowers Institute for Biomedical Research has turned away researchers and delayed plans to expand it's campus and research opportunities. Not to risk out-waffling himself, Talent has stated that:
... he'll "make a decision after voters decide whether they want the
issue on the ballot." (A massive signature campaign is under way,
spearheaded by the Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures.)
That's showin' the ol' backbone Jim. You hold off on that decision, until you see which way the political wind is blowing!
On behalf of myself, and supporters of Claire McCaskill everywhere, I say a sincere "Thank you!" from the bottom of our bleeding liberal hearts.
