Research!America has released poll data regarding Americans thoughts and feelings on Stem Cell Research. Overwhelmingly supporting Stem Cell Research, this data can not be overlooked, especially as most Americans believe the US should be the leader in research.
It is interesting to see the numbers and realize the debate is being driven by the Dobson puppets in Congress.
“Embryonic stem cell research has been portrayed as a highly partisan issue, but this opinion poll tells us that, to the American people, this is not about politics–it’s about hope for healthier, more productive lives,” said The Honorable John Edward Porter, Research!America board chair.
Key findings below…
The below key points of the poll data were included in the Research!America Media Press Release. For additional data please go to Research!America.
– Six in 10 Americans (63%) believe the U.S. should have a uniform national policy for medical research using embryonic stem cells.
– Almost as many (57%) favor federal funding of embryonic stem cell research.
– Many Americans (62%) say they are following the issue of stem cell research at least somewhat closely, but 37% say they are not.
– Of those who oppose embryonic stem cell research, 57% say their opposition is based on religious objections.
– Nearly half (49%) of those who identify themselves as Republicans, 71% of Democrats, and 53% of Independents say they support embryonic stem cell research.
Wow, what a great find. I knew the numbers were high for those who supported stem cell research, but I had no idea they were that high.
I read the right wing blogs sometimes to get an idea of what they are going on about. The National Review Corner seems to discuss this topic a lot… often about the polls and how most people really don’t support stem cell research, if you just ask the questions right.
Like… “Do you approve of killing newborn babies in order to extract their stem cells?” and such. (Slight exaggeration, but not by much). They find if they ask the questions like that, wonder of wonders… people don’t approve! Of course, they count on people not knowing what embryonic stem cell research really involves.
Thanks for pointing out this study, hopefully it’ll be an issue in the next election too… with more information available for those who are unclear on what the process is.