Bush's crappy Veto?

Question

Does anyone agree with me that Pesident Bush's veto on the Stem Cell research bill was a big mistake? I mean c'mon! I had a grandfather who died from alzheimer's disease, and I really wanted to see this bill passed. I think this administrartion is hypocrytical. Cheney was against gay marriage, but suddenly reversed this position when his daughter came out of the closet

If Bush's mother had alhzeimer's I bet he would reverse his position

Answer 1

As I stated in other questions just like this one, umbilical cords are a much better source of material for research. But since that doesn't advance the abortion agenda the meda holds so dear you'll be hard pressed to find this.

Answer 2

It's an interesting debate, isn't it? And, quite a few people are narrowing the whole thing down to whether you are for or against abortion.

That's not quite accurate, though. What we need to consider is the political implications as well.

The amendments to the constitution give a woman a right to an abortion. It doesn't ask taxpayers to fund it - although some health care propositions do consider this. It does give her a choice.

Funny thing is - except for Bush's ethical veto, almost everyone I know who is anti abortion is pro stem cell research. Hmmm.

IS it ethical - whether the fetus has already been aborted or not? Can one person who aborts a fetus ask NOT to have that fetus used in stem cell research? What ARE the long term implications on the health of persons assisted using created methods, when even antibiotics are failing in today's world.

The reality of it is - if there is a question of choices, and ethics and morality involved, asking the federal government to fund this matter violates our first amendment rights in a certain function. To allow the religious right to tell a woman she cannot abort a fetus - terming it as a child from the moment of conception -violates her rights. The woman might have a similar notion and make an agonizing choice - most women who face abortion do, but experiences another faction of society forcing it's viewpoint on her if she is denied this. Still, we do not ask to have it funded.

Similarly, churches are considered separate from the government. We do not offer money to religious schools to teach our children a particular viewpoint, because it violates the concern of separation, and ethics. We do federally fund public schools, where a child has a right NOT to learn or do something if morally opposed (for example, dissections) and is able to prove so, offering to do an alternate and like learning experience.

This is how we need to treat the stem cell research debate. Personally, I don't think it should be happening. There are other manners in which science can further itself which doesn't include manipulations on genetics which may alter the course of human existence if abused.

However, some researchers would choose to continue - and, thus, their research should be PRIVATELY funded.

Answer 3

The pattern in the media reportage about stem cells is growing very wearisome. When a research advance occurs with embryonic stem cells, the media usually give the story the brass-band treatment. However, when researchers announce even greater success using adult stem cells, the media reportage is generally about as intense and excited as a stifled yawn
As a consequence, many people in this country continue to believe that embryonic stem cells offer the greatest promise for developing new medical treatments using the body's cells — known as regenerative medicine — while in actuality, adult and alternative sources of stem cells have demonstrated much brighter prospects.
Please before you want to whine and moan get the facts. The veto was for embryonic stem cells. Why would any sane person vote for something when theres a viable option already on the table that does not cost human life.
Are you willing to volunteer your unborn child for reasearch that may yield little results compaired to whats already out there.....

Answer 4

I'm not sure how it makes him hypocritical, but it does make him foolish. 66% of the public is in favor of stem cell research. There's a reason he didn't have any photographers at the signing of the veto. He doesn't want the general public to know about it, but he does want his conservative base, the ones that are against stem cell research, to know about it. He's trying to have it both ways. Unfortunately there aren't enough votes in the Congress to override the veto yet. If you agree with the rest of the country, take a moment to find your congressman and senators' websites and write them a quick email asking them to support the bill the next time it comes up for a vote so we can override his veto. We're falling behind other countries in medical research because of this and it's getting ridiculous.

Answer 5

cheney is against gay marriage and still is even though his daughter came out of her little closet. so is 80 percent of the country if you want the facts snowflake and another thing mr. bush is for stem cell research as long as the drug companys modify their costs so it can be made more affordable..why do you liberals continue to throw mud on the prez. i know that you are sore because you lost the election but get over it. president bush has had more terrible tragedies than any president ever and 95 percent of the country is working. the highest rate ever.. stock market collapse.. stock market scandal.. two hurricanes... and 911. hes had more to worry about than how to get a stain off a certain blue dress. mr, bush has spent seven years cleaning up the mess of clinton years.. and the country is behind him.. dont believe the polls and dont believe cnn news.. its a myth.. for what the president has done for america and hes done alot of good... they should add another head to mt rushmore baby.. the world will thank us later... ps after reading some of the far left comments it is amazing how these people think. they are wacky and believe everything they read and pass it on as truth without hearing the facts,, and if they hear the facts then it was a coverup involving all republicans because they are all corrupt and the democrats are pure as snow.. do we want these idiots in control of our national defense? their theory is to take the bombings and do nothing because we wouldnt want to make any one angry. lets be their friends and the bullies will leave us alone...it dosent work ....quit blaming america we got to stick together and win this thing... quit complaining , it does nothing nothing at all...

Answer 6

See all you lib's have the same major flaws in your thinking.

Why is it that simply by not extending Federal funding to more diverse stem cell testing, the world is suddenly going to come to an end. There is so much private money going into this research its unreal, but to you lib's if the government doesn't spend money on something it cannot be done.

But of course if your thinking was true, then we would have the best educational system, the best health care, the best environment, and everything else you spend way to much money on would be the best in the world.

The main thing Republicans want to spend money on is the military but amazing, it IS the best in the world.

Answer 7

The man of compassion has again catered to the Religious Right for the sake of support in November elections. First veto in nearly 5 years as president. Never vetoed spending bill that has caused rise in our national debt. Way go GWB.

Answer 8

Bush was right to veto. 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???

Answer 9

On top of the veto the republicans in congress voted for a bill to keep any federal courts from ruling on the constitutionality of "under god" in the pledge of allegiance. They are trying to gut the judicial branch of the government to make sure we all pay homage to their god.

It's god at all costs for these morons...the only objection to stem cell research is based on religion. I have type I diabetes and am really tired of the god of the tards getting in the way of a cure.

I suggest we tar and feather any and all politicians who pray or mention god in any speeches.

Answer 10

Thank you. I asked the same question and I almost got burned at the stake. It IS hypocrytical of Bush and Cheneny for that matter. He opposed the bill because of his religion but what happened to not mixing state and religion. And he only went to church 2% of the whole year.

And what kind of christian wants to see people die? It's sad