An Examination of the Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures
Department
History and Political Science
Major
Psychology
Research Advisor
Schramm, Jeffrey W., 1969-
Advisor's Department
History and Political Science
Abstract
The November 2006 Missouri ballot contains the “Missouri Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative,” a bill that will potentially provide lifesaving cures for Missouri citizens. In support of the initiative, some Missouri individuals and organizations have joined together to form the Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures. Following a brief introduction of stem cell research, the Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures will be further introduced. Those for and against the Coalition and what they have to gain or lose from the development of the technology will be viewed from both sides of the issue. Through stated positions of the two sides, the political, social, and economic consequences of the advancement of stem cell research will be discussed. I conclude that while most of the supporters of the initiative do so for economic and personal reasons, those against the initiative generally site religious and moral reasons.
Biography
Aimee Rea, daughter of Darrell and Kim Rea of Lamar, Missouri, is studying Psychology Education. Aimee is also working to obtain minors in History and Science, Technology, and Politics (STP).
Research Category
Humanities/Social Sciences
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Document Type
Presentation
Presentation Date
12 Apr 2006, 10:30 am
An Examination of the Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures
The November 2006 Missouri ballot contains the “Missouri Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative,” a bill that will potentially provide lifesaving cures for Missouri citizens. In support of the initiative, some Missouri individuals and organizations have joined together to form the Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures. Following a brief introduction of stem cell research, the Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures will be further introduced. Those for and against the Coalition and what they have to gain or lose from the development of the technology will be viewed from both sides of the issue. Through stated positions of the two sides, the political, social, and economic consequences of the advancement of stem cell research will be discussed. I conclude that while most of the supporters of the initiative do so for economic and personal reasons, those against the initiative generally site religious and moral reasons.
