The debate and controversy surrounding stem cell research is so pervasive and passionate that we can get lost in the argument. Over the last few months I have heard people claim to be against stem cell research for reasons that are not based in fact. Here is just one example, this is a comment from one of my posts on stem cell research...

How can one support abortion which takes a life, and then support taking cells from the remains to help preserve life? -- see post and all comments

Shockingly, this person is actually under the impression that stem cells are taken from aborted fetuses.