tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000891.post8650997373571810218..comments2024-02-21T19:56:57.057-08:00Comments on California Stem Cell Report: Klein Group Says It Does Not LobbyDavid Jensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00077329461962729362noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000891.post-5636720645736035852008-04-19T16:22:00.000-07:002008-04-19T16:22:00.000-07:00We should note that John is employed by an organiz...We should note that John is employed by an organization that is also involved in advocacy and lobbying, the Consumer Watchdog group. And as we have pointed out, there is nothing wrong with lobbying or advocacy, although there are legal restrictions involving nonprofit organizations and their lobbying activities.David Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00077329461962729362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000891.post-45919642895946640612008-04-19T08:48:00.000-07:002008-04-19T08:48:00.000-07:00Dave,Perhaps Americans for Cures is best described...Dave,<BR/><BR/>Perhaps Americans for Cures is best described as an "advocacy organization."<BR/><BR/>Even so, I am among those who find it troubling that Bob Klein serves as both chairman of the ICOC that is a public agency making policy and as president of an organization that advocates what that policy should be.<BR/><BR/>I know Bob is deeply committed to stem cell research and should be credited with have accomplished much with the California research program.<BR/><BR/>Nonetheless, holding these two positions simultaneously is inappropriate. He should resign from one or the other.<BR/><BR/>John M. Simpson<BR/>Stem Cell Project Director<BR/>Consumer Watchdog<BR/>Formerly the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer RightsJMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308570006368632871noreply@blogger.com