October 29, 2004
Mel’s Mission: Killing Prop 71
I just wanted to applaud Mel Gibson for fighting against Proposition 71 in California. First, he appeared on Good Morning America and spoke with Diane Sawyer, she actually suggested that it wasn’t a human, but a “clump of cells in a petri dish.” Mel’s Response:
I was never in a petri dish, but I was once a clump of cells. And so were you and so was the doctor. And so was everyone, and if you can find someone who wasn't once an embryo, I'll give you a cigar.
Southern appeal has an excellent analysis of this.
In addition, Mel Gibson is running commercials in California. The Curt Jester posted the transcript of these ads today:
Research on adult and umbilical cord stem cells have led to cures in 300,000 cases. But that’s not what Proposition 71 is about.This is Mel Gibson and I’m concerned that the people aren’t fully informed about Prop 71.
We have a lot of questions to ask, like why are we being misled into thinking Prop 71 isn’t about cloning, when it is?
That’s what it says: "Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer," and that’s a scientific term for cloning.
If cloning human embryos for destruction is so promising, why aren’t private companies paying the $6 billion?
Because in 23 years embryonic stem cell research has not produced a single human cure. All it yielded is tumors, rejections and mutations.
See, that science doesn’t atttract venture capital, so why should the taxpayers be bled dry?
This is Mel Gibson. I’m voting no on Prop 71.
Creating life simply to destroy it is wrong, particularly when there are effective alternatives readily available.
It’s nice to see someone in Hollywood who actually believes and stands up for his/her faith. Kudos to Mel Gibson for doing everything in his power to fight the good fight.
God bless,
Jay
PS - Bush is against stem-cell research and Kerry criticizes him for it at every stop. Just another reason to vote Bush.
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Jay,
Kuddos to Mel Gibson.. He is standing up for the faith. He is putting his money and his reputation where his mouth is... Now here is Faith and Works...Not what John Kerry rambled about during the debates...
We really need to pray that our country is not Judged for the Sin of Abortion... I believe that Judgement would be a Kerry presidency...
Thanks Jay for posting this article. I didn't even know about Prop 71.. Glad to hear that the unborn have a advocate in Mel Gibson...
Do you know if Gibson has come out publically
on who he is supporting for President ? If it were Bush, too bad he did not campaign with him..
Keep up the good work Jay ..
Your Borther in Christ,
Clem
Posted by: Clem at October 29, 2004 11:48 AMI understand that Mel is standing up for his faith, etc but that makes his argument illogical. As someone on a very interesting TV show said, "What about Adam and Eve?" mel should definitely be aware of that sort of thing shouldn't he?
Posted by: Jessica at November 9, 2004 07:06 PMJessica,
I don't understand at all. What makes his argument illogical? He's saying we should kill children in order to create cures that will probably never exist, particularly when there's a better way to do it.
Mel's faith teaches that abortion and contraception are immoral as well as that life is sacred. Far from making his argument illogical, it makes it a necessity.
Looking forward to your explanation.
God bless,
Jay
I'm all with you, Jay. (and Mel). I wonder if that last person had an explaination.
Posted by: Jody at January 18, 2005 02:19 AM
