Blunt Writes Back

Gov. Blunt has penned a response to Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich who recently encouraged scientists in Missouri to relocate because of the Show-Me State's unfriendly stance toward stem-cell research.

In a letter Monday to life sciences companies in Missouri, Blunt said Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is wrong in asserting that Illinois is more hospitable to stem cell research.

Here is the first draft of the letter:

Dear Science Guys,

Don't believe that guy. People all over the state say bad things about me but my Daddy tells me not to pay attention. I'm a special little boy with nice blonde hair and a pretty smile. My mom wife also tells me that I have a pretty little bottom that's special and different from anybody else.

So don't leave the state. Some of the poorer people around here might actually need you guys. I've heard from a lot of my friends that only the sinners get sick and need your help. I don't have to worry about that because I'm pure of heart and white. But it's always good to have smart people around. So don't leave. Okay?

Maybe one day you can come to the Governor's mansion and we can play with all the toys that were supposed to go to the adopted kids but stayed here with me. They're totally awesome! Really, it would be nice if you came to visit. Sometimes I get lonely. Mostly I stay in my room upstairs while my Daddy and the rest of the grownups do all the work. They only let me come out to get my picture taken. Mostly, I stay in my room. Mostly.

Anyway, good luck with all the science stuff. Bye!

Sincerely,

Matt :)