An Investigative Documentary
By David Morgan and Matthew Mittan
The Asheville Tribune
(First published February, 2000.)
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Introduction to the report
An Investigative Documentary By David Morgan and Matthew Mittan The Asheville Tribune (First published February, 2000.) (CONTINUE) |
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In their own words . . .
The skin of a baby goes for $100, baby ears are $75, a spinal column is $150, eyes are $75 (one is 40% less); a company in Florida specializes only in baby heads. (CONTINUED) |
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U.S. Senate joins the "fetal" debate, launches hearings
Read how it all came to be and what people can expect to come out of the Congressional hearings. (CONTINUED) |
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Funding fetal tissue research
In 1992, Senator John McCain agonized over the choice of maintaining his unblemished antiabortion voting record or doing a favor for a friend. He followed friendship. (CONTINUE) |
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Court testimony on fetal brain harvesting techniques/effects
The graphic court testimony from July '97 where University of Nebraska contract abortionist Dr. Leroy Carhart explains, under oath, how he conducts the procedures. (CONTINUED) |
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Planned Parenthood statement on fetal tissue research
Following is a statement by Gloria Feldt, president, Planned Parenthood Federation of America: "Planned Parenthood deplores the on-going attempts by extreme anti-choice politicians to curtail scientific research and medical advances for the sake of hyperbole and to demonize women who seek to control their own fertility." (CONTINUE) |
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Med schools recruiting future abortionists
Some medical students are concerned about the downward trend in abortions, which they feel is due to a decline in availability rather than a decline in demand. This is the story of how they are trying to change that trend. (CONTINUE) |
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Universities using aborted fetuses
The University of North Carolina is just one in a growing list of public universities exploring new, controversial boundaries within the medical field, which could cause some taxpayers to question how their tax money is being used. This is an extensive list of, and explanations from, those schools. (CONTINUED) |
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Further information
WARNING - During the course of our investigation, we have obtained extensive photo documentation of fetal-tissue research and harvesting practices. While relevant and factual to this documentary, we made an editorial decision not to run many of those items in the print edition of the report due to their graphic nature. However, we also feel very strongly that all relevant information should be made available to the public so that they may reach an informed decision. With strong emphasis we reiterate that the material is extremely graphic and should be approached cautiously. |