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If embryonic stem cells are so useful in treating disease, why are researchers plagued by the continued formation of tumors in tissue treated with these cells?

And finally, if embryonic stem cells show more promise than adult stem cells (which have already been used effectively for the treatment of various ailments), then why are there currently dozens of clinical trials going on using adult cells, but not a single one using embryonic stem cells?

The intellectually honest American knows the answers: it's all about abortion. As the tide of public opinion turns against abortion on demand, the defenders of the indefensible must create new reasons to kill the unborn, at whatever stage of development. For this reason alone, I am thankful the president has drawn a line in the sand.

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Doug Patton is a freelance columnist who has served as a political speechwriter and policy advisor to conservative candidates, elected officials and public policy organizations. His weekly columns are published in newspapers across the country and on selected Internet web sites, including TheConservativeVoice.com and GOPUSA.com, where he is a senior writer and state editor. Readers may e-mail him at dougpatton@cox.net.

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Note -- The opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views, and/or philosophy of GOPUSA.

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