I think it is ridiculous to parse this out, and debate whether he sneered or not. The statement was ridiculous and showed this manfor the demagogue he is. Anyone who attempts to apologize for this is an idiot, IMO. Forget the sneer/not sneer. Just read the transcript.

The question is whether fetal stem cell research should be pursued. I am of mixed minds on this one, and read these threads and all the literature I can. I can surely see the tremendous potential this research and technology could bring. But there is still a fundamental ethical issue that I am having a very hard time getting by. In order to harvest these cells we must create an embryo. Is this embryo a living being? Before supporters jump out with their pat answers, I have asked researchers at what moment that embryo becomes a human, when does it possess a soul? None can answer. If it is indeed a life, then is it right to create a life, then destroy it, to save a life? I ask these things, unsure of how I feel about it, or where I will eventually fall out on it. I can see the amazing potential, but I think we must debate long and hard the ethical implications.

This is more than academic to me. My father has Parkinsons. My Grandmother had it, and there is an even chance I will too.

All the best,

Mick