Why did bush take the anti-life measure of vetoing embryonic stem cell research?

Question

First bush lies about the number of embryonic stem cell lines that are created

Bush claimed 60, out of those 60 less than 23 actually exist or will exist.

Now a bill comes forward to all people who have extra embryos made to donate them to research only if they want to. Why is bush taking the anti-life position that these embryos should be thrown in the trash instead of using them for science?

Answer 1

None of it makes sense to me either, but he's got all the activist - pro life on his case. I guess he figures that creating body parts from stem cells is to much like playing God. On the other hand, thousands up on thousands are unfertilized all over the world. They're aborted during the female populations life span , which is a normal function if they're never fertilized. He stated, "It's the Morality of it." The fine line that has to be drawn. Tampering with eggs is like messing with creation. Eventually it will happen, but not at this time frame.

Answer 2

Here's what Gov. Howard Dean, MD had to say about Bush's stupid veto:

Today George Bush chose political posturing over human life, denying hope to millions of Americans, their families and loved ones who are affected by debilitating diseases.

He used his first-ever veto to stop the discovery of new cures for diseases like juvenile diabetes, leukemia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and many others. More than 70% of Americans from every walk of life -- whether in the faith community, the science lab, the hospital or at the bedside of a sick relative -- and majorities in both chambers of Congress disagree, but that didn't stop him.

The bill he vetoed wasn't a sweeping change -- it was a small, practical measure that would have made a big difference for medical research based on sound science. But the consequences are sweeping: the proposed law would have allowed research on excess embryos generated during processes like fertility treatments -- embryos that would otherwise simply be discarded.

Now is the time to speak out. Send a message to your representatives letting them know that you support cure discovery now:

http://www.democrats.org/curediscovery

If George Bush truly believed his rhetoric about stem cells, he would do something about the processes that create the excess embryos in the first place. But he won't. They will continue to go unused (his spokesman limply calls it a "tragedy"), and cures will continue to be beyond our reach.

Bush may not be willing to choose cure discovery over his right-wing base, but the vast majority of Americans support cure research.

Even after his veto, Democrats in Congress will continue to keep the pressure on to get more votes. If Republicans refuse to join the cause and override Bush's veto, it will have to be decided at the ballot box in November. Democrats will continue to fight to keep this hope for the discovery of new cures alive.

The Congress and the rest of the country are paying attention right now, and we have to seize this moment to build the coalition of support for cure discovery. Please add your name to the list of supporters and we'll send your message to your representatives:

http://www.democrats.org/curediscovery

As a medical doctor, I'm offended at the political meddling in potentially life-saving research. All of our families could be touched by hope found through stem cell research: from juvenile diabetes to Alzheimer's, it offers the opportunity for new cures. Yet this important research has been dwindling because of restrictions put in place by Bush five years ago.

That's half a decade we have lost. How much longer will those suffering and their families have to wait?

People can disagree in good faith on this issue, but Bush's extraordinary action doesn't meet that threshold -- it smacks of political calculation. The opportunity to save lives of people with debilitating diseases, and to reduce suffering for them and their families, requires that a president respect the will of the people and the Congress.

Join the cause supporting cure discovery:

http://www.democrats.org/curediscovery

History will judge this veto as a sad political calculation.

Just a few votes stand in the way. With your support we'll get them -- either now, or in the new Democratic Congress you elect in November.

When we do, we will restore hope through life-saving research and cure discovery.

Thank you.

Governor Howard Dean, M.D.

Answer 3

well humm how does one keep this G rated umm well his name is Bush and well it is a slang for what he is . Fine to start a war using lies but heven forbid that we do something that could save peoples lives.

Answer 4

Bush is lost!

Answer 5

Because the person he takes his orders from told him to veto it.......

Answer 6

He doesn't want to kill life to save life.