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"We recoil at the idea of growing human beings for spare body parts
or creating life for our convenience. And while we
must devote enormous energy to conquering disease, it is
equally important that we pay attention to the moral
concerns raised by the new frontier of human embryo stem
cell research. Even the most noble ends do not justify
any means."”
George W. Bush |
AB 305 and SB 260
– Aborted Baby Body Parts
Time for the Legislature to stop hiding behind leadership and
vote
(release date 9/23/15)
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater),
cosponsor of AB 305 and SB 260, issued the following statement
on the announcement by Speaker Robin Vos that he would not
schedule AB 305 for a floor vote:
"Not one more step backward. The time has come for the
Legislature to establish a state legal standard on the sale and
use of aborted baby body parts. Assembly Bill 305 has already
been amended in a fair and compassionate manner. I commend
the authors, Representative Jacque and Senator Stroebel, for
their passionate stand to advance these fundamental human
principles.
There are researchers and doctors who have come forward to
support the establishment of a morally justified legal standard.
These same researchers and doctors have made clear that other
techniques exist which would allow for the continued advancement
of medical science in a truly ethical manner.
Earlier this year, we heard the same political excuses about
repeal of prevailing wage and saw attempts to block a vote. That
repeal is now law because rank-in-file legislators fought for
the public over the demands of powerful special interests.
I call on the leadership of both houses to schedule a vote on AB
305, as amended in the Assembly Committee. Let each member
represent their constituents by casting a vote on ending the
trafficking of aborted baby body parts for research."
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