does anyone think that president bush is right for vetoing stem cell research and why?

Answer 1

He blew it. It is the will of the people. Even though we cannot guarantee there will be success, it is worth a try.

Answer 2

He didn't veto stem cell research - stem cell research is going on right now with government funding in universities across the country. Private research continues unchecked because, well, it's privately funded.

This veto prevented new lines being introduced to federally funded research, as this would signify, in his mind, the death of potential humans. It's very close to aborting fetuses, but not quite and much more gray area as many of these embryos would be discarded anyway. While the passed bill contained stipulations that no new embryos would be created for research and only embryos that would be disposed could be used, Bush felt that this would set a precedent where these rules could be circumvented in the future.

I think he's right in that he's following his beliefs and doing what he said he would when he ran for president (anti-abortion, pro-life). Those unwanted embryos can still be used by private researchers, so he isn't halting research by this veto.

-edit- to those who say Bush is pandering, Bush has been pretty firm on his stance of abortion and likens using potential human life for science to abortion.

- edit 2 - Other countries will develop the "cures" and we'll have to pay more for it? Since when has the federal government been the fast way to get something done? ;-)

Answer 3

I don't see what is wrong with stem cell research. Obtaining stem cells does not harm anyone or anything. Stem cells are found in the blood that is in the umbilical cord. You can get those after a baby has been born and the cord cut. If you are not going to use the blood for something productive that may help the world, like stem cell research, then it is just going to be thrown away. Pretty stupid to veto something like that.

Answer 4

I don't want to bash Bush, but he is clearly wrong on this topic. He's putting his religion and his moral code ahead of the rest of the country. It's one thing to argue that the president's judgment is paramount in matters of military or strategic importance, but on domestic issues, the president should really respect the legislature more than this.

Regrettably, the Bush administration has been marked by a certain arrogance where the president seems to feel his values stand above those of other people. At times, this can seem noble, when one man stands up for what he believes is right, regardless of the naysayers. But, taken too far, this attitude becomes arrogance and condescension. I think Bush has stepped over the line in his second term, and he has simply lost touch with the will of the people. And I'm a conservative.

Answer 5

First, let us get the facts right. He did not veto stem cell research, he vetoed government funding of stem cell research. Stem cell research is ongoing. If the government funds it will it be the one that makes the money from all the treatments? I thought not. So, yes he did the right thing.

Answer 6

Another Republican ploy to get votes, a feel good , non issue. Republicans want to pander to the Jerry Fallwell and Pat Robertson bunch for Nov. elections. Everyone knows other countries will do the Stem cell research and lead the world in cures. Since Republicans don't care at all what is best for our Country. If I were you i would invest in a Company not controled by our Laws or a Congress filled with bribes. I do.

Answer 7

The research will still go on... it just won't happen in the USA. Someone else in another country will make the discoveries and find the cures... and then you guys in the US will probably end up paying more for the treatments than if they were home-grown.

All that GWB has done for the US is increase the cost of whatever treatments and benefits that may be out there waiting to be discovered.

It may also be the case that research conducted elsewhere may not be conducted under such strict ethical guidelines as would have been imposed in the US... if he's worried about the suffering of embryos then his actions are more likely to have the opposite result.

Answer 8

No, I never understood the logic behind his prohibition of government funds for stem cell research. The embryos from which these stem cells come from are going to be destroyed anyway, and the information derived from their examination could save lives. What could be more pro-life than using the inevitable destruction of life for the salvation of a greater number of lives.

What strikes me as odd is the moral inconsistency of Bush, and his Christian cohorts. They can condone the death of a numerous civilians in the Iraqi war under the auspices that such collateral deaths can lead to the safety of many more Americans, and yet the same logic doesn’t translate over into embryos that are destined for destruction. Moral decisions should be based on rational thought not on emotive intent.

Answer 9

How can anyone, save the conservative right, support the president's veto? The bill specifies that only discarded eggs be used. These would end up being destroyed. So, better to be destroyed?
And just because something has the potential for life doesn't mean it is life. I am surprised GWB hasn't tried to pass a bill to outlaw male masturbation, as each sperm could be used to create life.
The will of the people is to approve it. Bush is just placating his base. When even Bill Frist disagrees with the president, something's off kilter.

Answer 10

He is totally and completely wrong. With his veto, he has written off helping find cures for diabetes, Alzheimer's and Parkinsons, just to name a few. He will go down as the most anti-life, murderous president in US history. From starting the Iraq war ( 3000 American soldiers and almost 40,000 Iraqis have died ) to vetoing stem cell research, to supporting global warming, every single thing he does is anti-life.

Answer 11

70% of the US population is in favor of stem cell research. How can Bush veto that bill?