FDR Ad Compares Stem Cells to Penicillin

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Continuing the stem cell debate that’s risen into public salience because of the Michael J. Fox ad, this ad asks us to imagine what life would be like if FDR looked at penicillin the way Bush looks at stem cell research.

It’s a provocative context to say the least. And not to change the subject or anything, but doesn’t FDR sound kind of like the Wizard of Oz? – Contributed by Angela Natividad

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