During that Today segment, NBC ran Patricia Heaton’s part of the anti-Amendment 2 commercial about exploiting women for their eggs (an issue big-time liberal feminists could make a huge issue in a second if they wanted to) and Laura inisisted on keeping the talk about Missouri on the deceit inherent in the ballot initiative voters face there on cloning (instead of getting caught up in what the MSM loves, Rush vs. MJ Fox).

At about this time last week I was convinced Missouri would be a turning point in our slouching toward cloning, after hard fought battles that were lost in New Jersey, California, Massashusetts…. I’m increasing optimistic this is the case — as Amendment 2 gets some real attention and the issues invo;ved get more of a hearing nationally than I’ve ever seen.

It’s an uphill battle still, don’t get me wrong. But…I’m hopeful.I’m rarely hopeful when it comes to cloning.