Every time I read stories like this,

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I question the election results even more:

Stem cell furor splits Missourians
As a culturally conservative state argues over a possible vote on embryonic research, a student paralyzed by injury is in the thick of the battle

By Tim Jones
Tribune national correspondent
Published February 28, 2006

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The way Jeff McCaffrey figured it, he would graduate with an officer's commission from the Air Force Academy this spring and immediately prepare to join the fight in Iraq.

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But the fight--specifically, the opportunity for McCaffrey to join one--survived. Today the 22-year-old college business major is in the thick of an emotionally charged statewide battle over embryonic stem cell research, and the outcome could have national implications.

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McCaffrey, a frontline advocate promoting the ballot proposal for the Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, embodies from his wheelchair much of what makes this issue non-partisan. He voted for Democrat John Kerry in the 2004 presidential race and conservative Republican Matt Blunt for governor. He is Roman Catholic and opposes abortion.

"I don't see any question about where the moral high ground is here," McCaffrey said during a break between classes at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. "The American people are eager to see where this science might lead."

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1. Short and sweet

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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 02.28.2006

My guy, John Kerry, a decorated Vietnam veteran, did not make it to the White House in 2004 so this letter is to ask a small favor of those who I then saw sporting "Vets for Bush" bumper stickers. Since their guy is now president, and what they now ask of the Pentagon and White House might hold some sway, would they please contact George W. Bush's office and ask that the sneaky plan to triple the cost of veterans' insurance premiums be canceled?

And while they're at it, would they also please ask their member of Congress to support Democratic Rep. Ike Skelton's call for hearings on this shameful proposal? Oh yeah, and next time … vote Democrat!

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