SHS Funnies

by Wesley J. Smith

Were that it were . . . . Continue Reading »

3 Apr 2008 0

PETA Tries to Intimidate Critic of Its Animal Killing

by Wesley J. Smith

Apparently the critical word that PETA euthanizes dogs and cats has gotten under the skin of its leadership. Thus when Gina Spadafori, a writer about pet issues, contended that these animals were brought to PETA to be placed in homes, PETA threatened to sue for defamation. From the lawyer’s . . . . Continue Reading »

2 Apr 2008 0

SHS Funnies

by Wesley J. Smith

Health care American style.Charlie Brown is elected President of the United States and calls for sacrifice. The American people . . . . Continue Reading »

2 Apr 2008 0

A Good Example of Why Animal Research is Important

by Wesley J. Smith

Botox has been out for a long time, but it might need another look as to its safety thanks to a study done in rats on a related substance. From the story:Botulinum neurotoxin type A, sold as Allergan Inc.’s Botox remedy for wrinkles, can move from its injection site to the brain, a study . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Apr 2008 0

Holy Cow: "Cybrids" Manufactured in UK

by Wesley J. Smith

Scientists in the UK claim to have made embryos using cow eggs and human DNA through SCNT. Although the work has yet to be verified via peer review, Newcastle scientists told the press that the embryos lasted three days. From the story: Embryos containing both human and animal material have been . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Apr 2008 0

Talk About Conservative …

by Anthony Sacramone

Is there such a thing as a tech-savvy Luddite? If so, Lance Ulanoff , editor in chief of PC Magazine , qualifies. ( Note to self: Remember club-and-burlap-bag “motivation” tool . . . ) . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Apr 2008 0

Condoms, Jesus, and Catholic Relief Services

by Germain Grisez

The bishops of the United States created Catholic Relief Services (CRS) as an agency for the charitable activities of the US Catholic Church in foreign countries. In 1986, CRS began an HIV/AIDS program. Part of the stated policy of that program is to supply full and accurate information about . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Apr 2008 0

Egg "Donation" as Human Trafficking

by Wesley J. Smith

My pal Jennifer Lahl, head of the Center for Bioethics and Culture, and anti-slavery activist Michele Clark, demonstrate one of the dehumanizing potential of human cloning research, and the danger that the demand for eggs required for massive cloning research could turn destitute women into so many . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Apr 2008 0

Are Seal Pups Worth Risking Human Life?

by Wesley J. Smith

The annual baby seal hunt is on and the protesters are out in force. I am personally ambivalent about the seal hunt. On one hand helpless animals are bludgeoned to death for their fur. On the other, the hunt supports families who would not otherwise be able to survive economically in a part of . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Apr 2008 0

Things No Kid Says When He’s 10

by Anthony Sacramone

“I’m going to open a barbed-wire museum !” “I want to look at spoons all day!” “I want to own all the squished pennies in the world!” Then again, maybe some do . . . Thanks to Evangelical Outpost for this fun link . . . . . Continue Reading »

31 Mar 2008 0