I have an opinion article The Ruins of Embryonic Stem Cell Research appearing today on Headline Bistro. The article takes a critical look at the collapse of embryonic stem cell research through the ruinous experience of California.
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Caught Dr. Francis Beckwith on EWTN last night. You’re going to have a great time dealing with such wonderful intellects.
Dr. Beckwith related a story about seeing a demonstration outside of an abortion clinic on TV. Some horror of a man went in there and started blazing away with a gun.
At the vigil/ralley outside, a woman with a 4 month old was interviewed by the reporter as to why she was there. Referring to the daughter in her arms, she said something like so she will have the right to choose!.
Dr. Beckwith’s thought was, of course, if you’d chosen otherwise, your daughter wouldn’t be able to choose, would she?
His conclusion? Capricious and arbitrary aren’t the best way to go in making sound ethical or moral decisions.