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    Bill Would Ban Aborted Fetuses in Food

    An Oklahoma bill that would ban the sale of food containing aborted human fetuses has some people wondering: What food currently contains aborted human fetuses?

    The bill, introduced Jan. 18 by  State Sen. Ralph Shortey, prohibits the manufacture or sale of "food or any other product intended for human consumption which contains aborted human fetuses in the ingredients or which used aborted human fetuses in the research or development of any of the ingredients."

    Shortey declined to give specific examples  but said some food manufacturers used stem cells in the research and development process.

    "There is a potential that there are companies that are using aborted human babies in their research and development of basically enhancing flavor for artificial flavors," he told KRMG Radio. "I don't know if it is happening in Oklahoma, it may be, it may not be. What I am saying is that if it does happen then we are not going to allow it to manufacture here."

    Shortey may be acting on claims that the San Diego-based company Semonyx used proteins derived from human embryonic kidney cells to test artificial sweeteners, NPR reported. The cell line, known as HEK 293, was created from a human embryo in 1970 and has become a staple in biochemistry labs around the world.

    Some people are calling the bill a back-door attempt to ban embryonic stem cell research - a ban Shortey said he would support, KRMG reported.

    Indeed, embryonic stem cell research is  controversial. Critics argue it destroys embryos, which they consider the earliest form of life. But proponents say stem cell research could cure diseases. Last week, for example,  embryonic stem cells were found to improve vision in two women who were legally blind.

    If passed, the bill would take effect Nov. 1.

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    95 comments

    • ahsan  •  Brantford, Canada  •  2 mths ago
      I cannot believe those beasts who are commenting here, actually attacking the ban. they should also be put to death immediately.
    • AwakeAlertOrientedx3  •  3 mths ago
      Does this law ban swallowing after oral sex?
      • Heidi 3 mths ago
        Last I knew a man could not ejaculate a fetus.
      • Mike 3 mths ago
        Maybe, in a three way.
      • Slash Firestorm 3 mths ago
        It might. Fetuses are non-persons with the potential to become persons, as are sperm cells. Making one's own bodies murderers, as sperm and fertilized ova are re-absorbed or purged by the body all the time.
    • fishmanpa  •  Front Royal, Virginia  •  3 mths ago
      Mmmmmm,,, fetuses, some fava beans and a nice chianti.... Silence of the Republicans ;)
      • Heidi 3 mths ago
        I will pray for you.
      • Ralph M 3 mths ago
        Better yet Heidi, become the kind of person that we would actually admire and wish to emulate...
      • Lt 3 mths ago
        heidi & ralphm- it was a joke u $%$#% no sense of humor, sad.
    • Jonathan  •  3 mths ago
      The secret ingredient in chicken nuggets is revealed.
      • Bubba 3 mths ago
        And did you hear about the kid in England who collapsed and wound up in the hospital ... severely anemic? The mainstay of her diet for years has been chicken nuggets. QED!
    • whiffer  •  3 mths ago
      Oklahoma, your senators are not doing your reputation any good. My first thought was that this was some kind of a joke.
      • Ralph M 3 mths ago
        Texas.... Perry
        Minnesota... Bachman
        And now Oklahoma.... The game of Republican 'whack a dork' continues.
      • Dougspair 3 mths ago
        This is what happens when people with ZERO science education try to make laws.
      • VinnyBoy 3 mths ago
        That's funny, my first thought was, "WHAT THE FLICK???'
    • Martha  •  Little Rock, Arkansas  •  3 mths ago
      And this, kids, is what happens when our lawmakers spend too much time reading Jeff Rense. Seriously, folks?!
      • Dougspair 3 mths ago
        Jeff Rense? Should I know who that is...?
      • tirpider 3 mths ago
        from wikipedia:
        Jeff Rense is an American conspiracy theorist and radio talk-show host of the Jeff Rense Program, broadcast on US satellite radio via Republic Broadcasting Network

        Sounds like yet another radio loon.
      • anonymous 3 mths ago
        Just another no name politician trying to make a name for himself instead of doing his job on OTHER MORE IMPORTANT ISSUES that the taxpayers elected him to do..Always some cornball #$%$ to remind us all of the fact that unfortunately Oklahoma is still..Over there somewhere..GO HOGS
    • Jeff  •  3 mths ago
      Definitely sounds like an issue our politicians should be devoting time to... Seriously? Between this and gay marriage, our politicians need to move on to topics that can actually improve our nation.
    • Jonathan  •  3 mths ago
      Soylent green baby!
    • Roger  •  3 mths ago
      This is just one reason why people in the US need to vote against every incumbent. This is representative of the lack of understanding of even how to work with the other side. This person is so biased and narrowly focused that he is going to solve a fictitious problem. How about a recall?
    • Edward  •  3 mths ago
      Again too many lawyers....a real human would propose a bill titled "Proposed Bill to Ban Stem Cell Research".
    • Barry  •  Reno, Nevada  •  3 mths ago
      I've always wondered exactly what goes in to a Taco Bell taco...
    • morgana  •  Tampa, Florida  •  3 mths ago
      I want a law prohibiting aliens from space using us a guinea pigs.Just to be safe. What kind of wingnut is this guy? Tax dollars actually are being spent for this tripe?
    • Beer!  •  3 mths ago
      he just saw the movie alien , the scene where the critter jumped out of the guys stomach after eating ....that inspired this bill !...has to be ?
    • politico  •  3 mths ago
      If this weren't so blatantly psychotic I'd be laughing. These fundies are scarier than any Sci Fi scenario.
    • Fruit Loop  •  Clarksburg, West Virginia  •  3 mths ago
      What in the hell has this Nation become ?
      Sickening !
    • joe  •  3 mths ago
      Reading that made my head hurt. Is this guy serious, or is the story just to get aborted and fetuses back into the news?
    • nhz  •  3 mths ago
      Glad I already had lunch before I saw this.
    • AK  •  3 mths ago
      Crying out loud, What's next from the 'don't confuse me with the facts' crowd?
    • John  •  Shenyang, China  •  3 mths ago
      worry more about disgruntled employees spitting ( and worse ) in the food in your favorite restaurant. Watch the soup !!
    • Michael  •  Westby, Wisconsin  •  3 mths ago
      I'm so tired of these people that somehow think they know how everything works, and what they do with things, but actually don't know anything at all. Banning Stem Cell Research would take the small chance that my now 16 year old Grandson with Juvenile Diabetes has of perhaps a cure before It's too late. He has now been suffering the effects of this horrible disease for 10 years, yet this guy thinks he knows what he Is talking about, and wasting time. BTW. Bug larvae exist In certain spices too. They hatch In your cupboard. So keep that paprika, and chili powder In the Fridge.
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