<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Courtesy of today’s (October 18, 2018) <i>Lewiston Tribune</i> with thanks to Shirley Ringo.<div><br></div><div>———————————————</div><div><br></div><div><b>Letter: Troy Blocked Research</b></div><div><br></div><div><div>In 2016, Rep. Caroline Nilsson Troy voted with the majority to ban embryonic stem cell research in Idaho.</div><div><br></div><div>Use of embryonic stem cells for research involves the destruction of blastocysts formed from laboratory-fertilized human eggs.</div><div><br></div><div>It would seem that, for those who believe life begins at conception, this is essentially destroying a human life. Unfortunately, the banning of such research could cause scientists who are interested in this research to move to other states, and inhibits the search for cures for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other diseases so harmful to individuals and families.</div><div><br></div><div>I understand that there are those who are deeply committed to the notion that life begins at conception. However, not all religions hold that belief. Not all individuals hold that belief.</div><div><br></div><div>Those who insist on enacting their specific beliefs into law restrict the freedom of others.</div><div><br></div><div>Shirley Ringo</div><div>Moscow</div></div><div><br></div><div>———————————————</div><div><br><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)</span></div><div><a href="http://www.moscowcares.com/" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">http://www.MoscowCares.com</font></a></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tom Hansen</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Moscow, Idaho</span></div></div><div> </div></div></div></body></html>