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Question

A few minutes ago, George W. Bush used his presidential veto for the very first time when he overturned a bill passed by Congress that would expand desperately needed federal funding for stem cell research.

Think about that for a moment. For five and a half years, Bush never saw fit to veto a single bill. But now, when Congress votes to support research that could save millions of lives, Bush breaks out his veto stamp for the first time.

Stem cell research has shown promise in treating Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes, cancer, spinal cord damage, and countless other conditions and injuries. It could change the lives of every family affected by them -- spouses, parents, children. But with one small action, Bush has robbed millions of Americans and their families of hope for effective treatments.

It is indefensible that President Bush's first veto could cost of millions of lives. We need to stop him.

It's up to Congress to overturn the veto and restore the hope Bush has taken away. But that won't happen without a huge outpouring of public support to garner the votes we need in the House and Senate. Sign on today to stand with Hillary in favor of overturning Bush's stem cell veto.

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/action/stemcellresearch

President Bush had a choice. He could use his authority to put America on the side of life-saving science and research, or he could issue his first-ever veto to stop research, denying hope to millions of Americans. It's clear he chose wrong.

I doubt there's a single one of us whose life hasn't been touched by a disease or an injury that stem-cell research could one day help alleviate or even cure. With virtually limitless promise, this research is far too important for arbitrary restrictions.

Join Hillary in support of stem cell research and tell Congress to overturn Bush's unconscionable veto.

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/action/stemcellresearch

Thanks for your support, and please be sure to spread the word to your family and friends.

Answer 1

The hypocrisy of the man is astounding. He however surrounded himself with children who were the result of frozen embryos and were produced by IVF. No one knows how long those eggs were frozen for. Could be anything up to 15 years. I am so ashamed sometimes to be allied with that man.

Answer 2

HELL NO. The fact that you invoked HRC makes it an even stronger hell no.

Stem cell research may "show promise" but it has done NOTHING. No cures, no vaccines, NOTHING. Meanwhile, adult cell research has cured and helped actual, living human beings.

Why continue a futile research with OUR taxpayer dollars when there is a viable, ethical alternative? Why continue a futile research with OUR taxpayer dollars when there are PLENTY of private industries to do this research on their own?

More importantly, why is it the government's job to support this research? Oh right, IT ISN'T.

And, BTW, Bush's veto only stopped MORE government funding. It did NOT outlaw stem cell research. You need to do some research and stop spouting Clintonian falsehoods.

Answer 3

Probably was vetoed because it involves taking a life to get some of the cells. Give us a stem cell research bill that involves already dead tissue(not harvested tissue) and I am for it. They are finding that tremendous progress can be made from adult stem cells and placental stem cells, without killing anyone to get them.

Could you live with yourself if you knew that someone was murdered to give you better blood or bone tissue etc. This is like eating Soilent Green!

Answer 4

Do a bit more research. Look at the track record of embryonic stem cell research. Honestly, look at it. It has NOT, no matter what you've been lead to believe, produced ONE promising lead. (Many doctors have confirmed this.) Cord, placental and adult stem cell research has produced MANY leads and isn't in the least bit controversial. Why not fund the testing that has proven results???
Yes, stem cell research has been promising, but NOT the embryonic type. Can you at least be a bit more honest about it?

Answer 5

I agree....Bush is just trying to suppress technology once again.
This man couldn't do something right if he wanted to....and most the people who probably need this bill passed are the soldiers he forced into Afgahnistan and Iraq.

Why haven't we impeached this idiot yet? Please....help save America...get this nut out of office already.

Answer 6

Wow you want people to go to a hillary clinton website lol you nut.

But i support his decision anyway. His mistake is that he hasnt been vetoing the other dumb **** congress dishes out these days.

Answer 7

You shot yourself in the foot on this one, when you brought Hillary Clinton into it. I don't trust that woman, if she was capable of overlooking everything her husband did, then what else is she capable of overlooking.
Sorry you had my support until she was brought up. I don't see her being selfless and working to support a worthwhile bill without there being some benefit to herself.

Answer 8

No. I will not. There is way too much hype over stem cell research. It has been co-opted by militant abortionists. There is much more promise in adult and umbilical stem cell research.

Answer 9

I don't believe in abortion at all but that is me...People still continue to do it regardless, so why not use them for something good rather than throw the fetus away. At least 1 life could be saved for the one that person threw away, right??

Answer 10

I totally agree... i lost my grandfather to something that could be cured by stem cell research. he was killed by cancer, and i know many who feel the same way