So the latest AZ bill to attract attention and buzz is the bill that "eliminates Animal/Human Hybrid Embryo's". I have to say, I'm a little frustrated with the media, because while yes, this provision is in the bill, the bill was passed to forbid research that involved using embryonic stem cells for research (still allowing for adult stem cell research to occur within the state).
Aaron and I actually watched the Senate debate on this bill (does this make us lame?). One Senator, who did veto the bill, mentioned how this would only add to the humility and shame that has been laid on this state by the rest of the nation by keeping this provision in the bill. Now granted, she was for human embryonic stem cell research as well- saying that by forbidding this, we would keep new industry out of Arizona by pushing away cutting edge technology.
Of course, who spoke after her- big sandy blond guy with his bow tie mustache saying how Arizona was not in a state of humility and he couldn't be any more proud- really people?
Don't get me wrong- while I think this provision should have been stricken from the bill (this isn't even something that's happening anywhere in the US- nor is it something I believe we have to worry about) I do support the banning of Human Embryonic Stem Cell research.
Lesson to be learned Arizona State Officials- let's really think through all the wording in your bills. A lot of the bad press you've received in the past weeks really could have been avoided, if you'd have thought through your actions. The intent on most items is legitimate, but there's just little follow through.
So, because the point was missed on this one- again another point added to the growing theory that Arizona is the Alabama of the 1960's, regressing not progressing.
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