If he does do you think the impeachment process should begin?
2006-11-13 15:46:55 · 16 answers · asked by Gettin_by 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
To one of the posters before me, I can only say that some people need to get educated before telling others to check their facts! Most embryonic stem cell research is done on the stem cells of embryos that would have been discarded anyway; fertility clinics routinely thrash embryos that aren't showing satisfactory growth rates suitable for In vitro. So the embryo dies no matter what! Might as well put the tissue to use so that the death isn't in vain--who knows how many lives the research on one embryo could save? And as far as grouping OTHER stem cell research into this whole "morality" issue... I'd hope these soapbox preachers realize that blood cells come from stem cells that are produced by bone marrow--and we all have 'em. No lives (other than cellular) are lost for research--and many bone marrow transplant patients owe their lives to what's been done so far. Blood stem cells aren't capable of forming anything other than blood cells, while embryonic stem cells have the potential of becoming any of the body's tissues. Honest to goodness, do a little research!
NOW, to answer the question asked... yeah, I think he'll veto it. He'll kick himself if he or someone he loves becomes ill with a disease that might have been curable if he'd have actually helped the research. But for now, I'd see him standing on the Biblewagon and doing whatever he can to make sure nothing useful happens. (Kind of like he's been doing from day one, eh?)
2006-11-13 16:07:08 · answer #1 · answered by writersblock73 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Yes I think he will veto it. No I don't think the impeachment process is applicable therefore it won't begin.
Impeachment standards for impeachment are: treason, bribery, or other high crimes or misdemeanors.
The constitution gives the president veto powers. Presidents have always vetoed bills & someone has always diagreed. It doesn't fall under any of the impeachment categories.
I'm not a republican but I'm not for stem cell reseach on moral grounds.
The ends don't always justify the means used to get there.
2006-11-14 00:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by Judith 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If a bill is sent to him, he will veto it , because the principal hasn't changed since his initial decision in 2001. Also please note that Bush never vetoed a stem cell research bill. Bush is rather notable for having never vetoed a single piece of legislation in his six years in office.
Bush and many others believe it is wrong for the government to PAY for research that requires the destruction of living embryos. The research is still legal, but the government will not endorse the killing of infants. The ends do not justify the means, and in this case, embryonic stem cell research shows little prospect for success.
As for the impeachment part of your question, I think your ignorance is showing. Presidents can only be impeached for criminal acts. I doubt even the most rabid Daily KOS reader would claim the a Presidential veto is a criminal act. If you doubt this, please feel free to read the Constitution, and show us where vetoes are prohibited.
2006-11-14 00:06:52 · answer #3 · answered by Jay S 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I hope he vetos the heck out of it! It is unnecessary and unethical....More useful data has been recovered and analyzed from stem cells from human umbilical cords in lieu of human embryos.
As for impeachment process, Bill Clinton was the last President Impeached for Lying....to Congress.....the American People.....Madame Hillary.....& probably to Ms. Monica also.....As far as anyone with any sense can tell, President Bush has not lied to anyone. I hope my answer has helped you......
By the way, we have made it without Dinosaurs, the Passenger Pigeon, or the Dodo Bird, so I guess we can make it with out Christopher Reeves or Michael J. Fox, who demonstrated their belief that they somehow had/have a superior right to live or be healed and villify anyone who doesn't agree. That's not to say they are not basically good folks, just their lives are not worth more than yours, or mine, or the innocent and/or unborn.
2006-11-14 00:06:49 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. US of A, Baby! 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Stem cell research has not been vetoed. It's going on now, and has been for years. What was vetoed was Federal monetary support for beginning new lines of fetal stem cells - essentially, having the Federal government pay for people to create fetuses specifically to be killed to harvest their stem cells.
2006-11-13 23:54:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I certainly hope he would. And impeachment on what grounds? It is not against the law to use the veto pen. I wish he would have used it more in the past.
2006-11-14 00:19:11 · answer #6 · answered by Cinner 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think Bush will change his tune on many things.
I do not think Impeachment will happen any time soon but I do believe the threat of it is a big part of his dancing to a different beat and sudden willingness to listen to the people he shunned before. Impeachment will happen only if the population rises up and lobbies their congresspeople like the big PACs do.
2006-11-14 10:04:09 · answer #7 · answered by ??IMAGINE ?? 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think he puts his beliefs ahead of what he "knows"...he doesnt
really care what science says about anything...given this I believe
he is likely to veto it again...
part 2.. even if he did sign it I would suggest that there is more than enough reason to impeach this Bush. He led this country to war under false AND SELF-SERVING premises.
2006-11-14 00:01:27 · answer #8 · answered by want2no 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
He should be impeached for lying to the American people to get us into this costly war. As for stem cell research he's just pandering for support and he believes is killing and maiming and torturing full-grown children, not harming poor little stem cells that would have been discarded.
2006-11-14 00:03:35 · answer #9 · answered by Agenda Dog 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
He is a stubborn person who does not change his mind. Hopefully, this new Dem controlled congress can over ride a veto. Impeachment would not be a good idea. Just let him sit there for 2 more years. His power has been taken away.
2006-11-13 23:56:53 · answer #10 · answered by notyou311 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋