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Offending words.(LETTERS)(Letter to the Editor)

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| December 01, 2004 | Sawyer, Bob | COPYRIGHT 2004 International Medical News Group. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

I found the opinion piece by Tom Connally, M.D., in "Health Care 2004: You Decide," offensive ("The Kerry Proposal Presented," Oct. 1, 2004, p. 11). While I am accustomed to a difference of opinion in many position statements, I do not appreciate being demeaned.

Dr. Connally used the term "irrational ideology" to describe the opinion of those who oppose embryonic stem cell research.

Do I oppose unrestricted embryonic stem cell research? Absolutely. Therefore, according to Dr. Connally, I am irrational and can only block efforts to "enhance humanity." Am I insulted? Absolutely.

I respect the opinions of those with whom I disagree, and I ask the same courtesy in return. ...

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