This is factually false. We understand that you believe it. Maybe it’s time you change your source of info. Do the due diligence of finding out if your accusation is true.

Sue asked, “Doesn’t this only further inform your vote?”

Not if false assertions of Talent and Steele’s positions are made.

And if Rush violated laws, why did the Florida DA’s office not press charges and take him to court? Guilty even if proven innocent since he’s a conservative commentator, is that the story you’re telling?

Rush Limbaugh violated laws when he illegally purchased prescription drugs – and deceived those that cared. Michael J. Fox did not violate any laws when he reduced his medication, and did not attempt to deceive anyone.

This is an easy distinction to make. The more difficult question is whether garnering sympathy to influence a voter is ethically acceptable, even if it’s certainly legal. Even if we can’t answer that question, doesn’t everyone know much more about Parkinson’s and stell research than you did a week ago? Doesn’t this only further inform your vote?

I obviously type too s l o w.

I would like to thank Sister Toldjah, and all of you commentors that took up my side of the argument while I was away from the computer.

Yeah, never let the individual or the private sector do something that government can do less efficiently and worse, eh?

You shall have no god other than government…sheese.

I agree. You’re a jerk. Goodbye.

Oh, and sev, logically, its not the same thing. One is logically a criminal. The other is not. Guess which?

I “support” the ad because its for the position which allows the scientists to decide how to make the science.

“They’re picking on people who ARE criticizing the merits and lumping them in with people who aren’t.”

Then it should be very easy for you to find me one. The left blogs I read haven’t been doing this.

“I’m really not interested in playing this “was it a legit criticism or not” game with you.”

Its not a game. I gave you legit criticisms: Severian at 9:58 am had a post about private industry. Thats a fair, though I think incorrect, criticism. I’m able to tell the difference. I’m asking you to do the same.

“as well as your double standard on attacks.”

Double standard? I have pretty simple one: people who pull jerk moves get to be called jerks. It’s that simple.

Well, that’s a convoluted piece of work there for sure.

It’s your opinion that Fox isn’t a jerk. There’s no absolute standard for what is a subjective perception, and your stating the opposite doesn’t hold a lot of weight. There are people who are deluded enough to think John Kerry is a war hero, so much for human judgement.

brad laughingly wrote, “I don’t believe this science should be a partisan issue. I believe it should be scientific issue.”

Game. Set. Match. Checkmate. Then ask Claire to pull the ad so that it will no longer be a polical weapon/issue.

The private industry is doing JUST fine with the science of adult stem cells and even embryonic stem cells.

Here’s a legitimate question for you Brad. What dollar amount must be spent to make you happy enough? Would it be ok if that money was spent with non -public funds? Or does it have to be public funds?