Neil Gaimen supports stem cell research, too.
Since President Obama removed the restrictions on stem cell research funding, the National Institute of Health has been working on a set of guidelines for scientists wanting said funding. A draft of the guidelines has been issued and the next 14 days are the public comment period for those guidelines, so this is the chance to let your opinion be heard on the matter.
According to Don Reed, a national stem cell research advocate, the guidelines are a bit more conservative than hoped, but more importantly, are being flooded by stem cell research opponents. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued an action alert to oppose the funding and evidently, of the 6,000+ responses received so far, 99% of them are opposed to stem cell research.
You can add your comments in support of stem cell research on the NIH’s website using their comment form.
Don Reed said (emphasis mine)…
Your comment can be as short as “I support embryonic stem cell research, and am glad some of the restrictions are being loosened.“Â That matters.
Anyone who clicks on the comment box, and writes in a sentence-that message will be tallied as one citizen in support. Of course, you may say more if you want. If you are a long-term research supporter, our letter will be put in the expert witness category.
He also notes that more than one person in a family can comment. It takes less than 60 seconds to complete the information in the comment form and add your support to stem cell research.
Let’s not let religious dogma hobble this research… research that has some of the greatest potential for critical healthcare advances in science today.
Please take the time to comment using the NIH form before the May 26th deadline.