Stem cell Bill looks set to pass - Begun the clone wars have!
Today witnessed the initial concscience vote on the future of stem cell research pass 34 to 31 in the Senate.
The Bill, by former health minister Kay Patterson, put forward the potential use of cloned embryo's with afflicted patients cells to find tailored cures. Debate was furious and politicians were divided evenly on the issue.
Democrat Senator Andrew Murray was quoted supporting the bill, "The best idea ever, I don't think the rule of law will stop this activity." His clone, Andrew Murray Esquire was hasty to add, "I agree. There is no rule of law."
Only one politician remained undecided, Andrew Bartlett was asked to comment on his abstenance, "I don't know mate, there are 32 good opinions to consider here, the 31 members against and the 34 Andrew Murrays for. They have a convincing case when considered together."
Another Andrew Murray called a press announcement with the support of his comrads, "I do not fear that I will live to see centaurs, minotaurs or satyrs.*" To which an annonmous member of the press replied, "that's cause they're mythical creatures you idiot!" The member of the press was removed and hasn't been heard from.
Peer pressure is a large concern for the opposition as this bill is passed to the House of Legislation for further debate.
Peter Costello has been rumoured to be considering crossing the floor to vote against this legislation, "I've already had 11 years as treasurer, how many more will I have to put up with if Johhny gets a clone of his own?!"
239 is the estimate of these 7 reporters.
*This was a genuine quote from parliament folks.
The Bill, by former health minister Kay Patterson, put forward the potential use of cloned embryo's with afflicted patients cells to find tailored cures. Debate was furious and politicians were divided evenly on the issue.
I thought my ideas were fictitious!
Only one politician remained undecided, Andrew Bartlett was asked to comment on his abstenance, "I don't know mate, there are 32 good opinions to consider here, the 31 members against and the 34 Andrew Murrays for. They have a convincing case when considered together."
Another Andrew Murray called a press announcement with the support of his comrads, "I do not fear that I will live to see centaurs, minotaurs or satyrs.*" To which an annonmous member of the press replied, "that's cause they're mythical creatures you idiot!" The member of the press was removed and hasn't been heard from.
Peer pressure is a large concern for the opposition as this bill is passed to the House of Legislation for further debate.
Peter Costello has been rumoured to be considering crossing the floor to vote against this legislation, "I've already had 11 years as treasurer, how many more will I have to put up with if Johhny gets a clone of his own?!"
239 is the estimate of these 7 reporters.
*This was a genuine quote from parliament folks.
"Johnny's clone" is a classic.
I do see a lot of fence sitter in this debate, waiting to see which side is winning before they jump. John Howard is already perched on the fence
Mediated
"He who stand in middle of road, get hit by mac truck."
It's all a matter of time