[extropy-chat] Three-quarters of N. American's supportstemcellresearch

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On Sunday, June 20, 2004 3:12 AM J. Andrew Rogers
andrew at ceruleansystems.com
> My point was essentially that this hand-wringing
> is a classic historical myopia.  When granting
> the government abilities, powers, and resources,
> you should never ask what your friends and
> comrades would do with such things but what
> your enemies would.  Because eventually, your
> enemies will be in a position to utilize such
> things as *they* see fit.   Bad people frequently
> misuse powers granted by the foolish people to
> long gone benevolent people.

Well put!

Regards,

Dan
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