An Email Update from Missourians Against Human Cloning

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I hope you all enjoyed a meaningful Christmas and are rested and ready to continue our battle. I continue to be encouraged and humbled by the emails and calls we receive from coalition members eager and ready to do their part. We have a challenging road ahead but we have many reasons to be encouraged.

First and foremost, we have always had the truth on our side. We know that many in our state have only been exposed to the deceptive propaganda of the pro-cloners. Through all of YOUR efforts, we have forged a powerful, diverse coalition that will make a difference.

There is much to do and we need all of you to participate as you are able.

I hope to see you tomorrow at the Concerned Women for America of Missouri Lobby Day. The events begin at 11:00am in the First Floor of the Rotunda at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. This is a wonderful opportunity to show your support for a true ban on human cloning.

If you cannot attend the Lobby Day tomorrow, please contact your legislators and let them know that you:

1. Support the SJR/HJR sponsored by Sen. Matt Bartle and Rep. Jim Lembke to truly ban human cloning.

2. Oppose the state funding of embryonic stem cell research in any form.

3. Oppose the sale of MOHELA assets as the language of Amendment 2 makes it impossible for the legislature to insure the proceeds are not used for embryonic stem cell research.

A contact list for all the current legislators is available at the Missouri Legislator Lookup.

We need to continue to educate our fellow Missourians by writing letters to the newspapers and sharing information by email. The recent breakthrough in stem cell research provides another example of why we should not constitutionally protect human cloning and the funding of this research. Clearly, there continues to be more practical and ethical stem cell research opportunities that do NOT require the creation and destruction of human embryos.

Also, we will continue to educate Missourians about this complex and sometimes confusing topic through our dedicated speakers' bureau of experts. Please look for opportunities in your church or community groups. You can also host an event in your home where we can share the truth about human cloning. Contact our office at 636-536-9877 to schedule a speaker.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST, plan to attend the Anti-Cloning Rally and Lobby Day on March 7th at the State Capitol. A flyer with information about this important event is on our web site.

Thank You,
Jaci
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