November 08, 06 3:43 PM EST
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Confusing Language Deceives Missouri Voters into Legalizing Human Cloning

Catholic Leader States: “Jim Stowers personally poured millions of dollars into this effort to abuse the good will of Missouri voters who were told a vote for this amendment would’ve actually banned cloning…This is absolutely disgraceful.”

(Front Royal, VA)—The Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer, STL, president of Human Life International (HLI)—the world’s largest pro-life, pro-family human rights organization, with over 90 affiliates in 75 countries around the world—has issued the following statement regarding the passage of Missouri’s constitutional amendment 2 that legalizes human cloning:

“We are saddened by the passage of Amendment 2 and recognize that it only passed because this proposal was carefully crafted by the powerful bio-tech lobby’s lawyers to purposely be misleading and confusing.

“Jim Stowers personally poured millions of dollars into this effort to abuse the good will of Missouri voters who were told a vote for this amendment would’ve actually banned cloning. Stowers’ motives were pursuit of power, profit and a blatant disregard for the life, health and well-being of women. This is absolutely disgraceful.

“This amendment is inherently deceptive, exploitative and misleading and the people of Missouri deserve better. Women and their fertility will now be treated like a commodity that can be bought and sold on a whim, while subjecting women to a dangerous procedure that can cause irreparable harm and even death.

“Human life is a sacred gift that must always be respected no matter its stage of development. I have no doubt that the people of Missouri understand this and scores of Missourians rallied to expose the truth of the underhanded effort. But, what was truly missing was the support of key national leaders, like George W. Bush, who failed to address the importance of defeating this initiative even though they campaigned in the state.”

Founded in 1981, Human Life International is the world’s largest pro-life, pro-family organization that is dedicated to defending life, faith and the family, with branches and affiliates around the world.