Facts of Life
Stories in the national media have claimed public support for embryonic stem cell research. One article said 72% of Catholics and 57% of pro-lifers backed it. But such survey results depend on keeping respondents in the dark. When they are informed that embryos are destroyed in the process, they strongly oppose any federal funding.
Federal funding for
embryonic stem cell research
Source: U.S. Catholic Conference poll cited in Washington Post, July 30.

