It's a great idea. and hurts no one.
2007-06-20 04:54:42 · 31 answers · asked by jwburton3 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I believe it comes down to the issue of embryonic stem cell research. As I recall, he wants scientist to focus on obtaining stem cells from other sources. While I disagree with Bush's stance, there have been recent developments in creating stem cells from other sources.
2007-06-20 05:01:15 · answer #1 · answered by Justin H 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It might be a good idea so his veto does not say the private sector can not fund it. With all the money that can be made with medicine today would not a big pharmaceutical company be full board on embryonic stem cell if they saw it working. The president and those of us who support his stand are not saying stop adult stem cells research which shows some of the same ability to produce results.
2007-06-20 13:35:12 · answer #2 · answered by ALASPADA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't hurt anyone? Who's being kidded here? We're not talking about all those stem cells coming from umbilical cords or miscarriages. We're talking about fetuses here aka babies. Do we take one life to save another? Go to the first link I've included to see pictures of a fetus/baby at various stages of development. At 10 weeks gestation we can see a definite baby. At 12 weeks we see a baby sucking its thumb.
A fetus/baby may feel some pain as early as 8 weeks gestation. How cruel to cause pain in one so defenseless. See the 2nd link I've included to read more.
I have avoided using references to religious based groups to be fair.
In this case, President Bush is doing his job as President by protecting the rights of our least defenseless.
There may be unwanted pregnancies but there are NO unwanted children.
2007-06-20 12:18:40 · answer #3 · answered by sharon g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's specifically federal funding of embryonic stem cell research. It's becoming a non-issue anyway because a growing body of published research is showing that embryonic stem cells don't provide any scientific value anyway. There were unfounded assertions that they did previously but as more data has been collected that has been shown to be incorrect.
When it comes to therapeutic use of stem cells there are already published case studies of stem cells being harvested from a person (you can find them in your sinuses) cultivating them a bit and then re-implanting them to significant benefit. There are zero documented cases of embryonic stem cells being used for any therapeutic benefit.
So forget the moral issues: go with clear science that shows they're not needed for the "benefits" of stem cell use.
2007-06-20 12:02:14 · answer #4 · answered by David S 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Bush is vetoing the use of federal money for the the use of embryonic stem cell research. He advocates the use of adult, umbilical, and blood stem cell research which has proved to be more affective than embryonic stem cell.
When embryos are used you are destroying a human life, a baby. It would not be ethical to destroy a human life to save others. Would it be right to kill someone and use their organs to save other lives? Kill one save many. No it would not be right, so in the same token it would not be right to kill embryos (a human life) to save others.
2007-06-20 12:13:05 · answer #5 · answered by noel T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is simply a move to pander to his religious-right constituents.
To be honest, we need to be just as upset, if not more, over the fact that this administration did not increase the NIH's overall research budget to account for inflation. This action by inaction has had a profound effect on scientific research, including a reduced number of grants being given and a reduction in the overall dollar amounts of the grants that are being funded.
2007-06-20 12:08:40 · answer #6 · answered by Moderates Unite! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm republican but have no problem with any stem cell research as long as its not used as an excuse for abortion. My buddy, Pres Bush, has issues splitting up religion from science.
2007-06-20 12:04:20 · answer #7 · answered by TJ815 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The president supports stem cell research that doesn't harm, create, or destroy embyros (babies). Stem cell research can be just as effective with placental and adult stem cells without killing an innocent baby.
2007-06-20 12:05:42 · answer #8 · answered by MamaMia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is the underlying question of when life begins is what the holdup it. It seems that stem cell research is a different front in the abortion case, although that is just my opinion.
2007-06-20 12:02:40 · answer #9 · answered by Big Dave 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because of his Right to life supporters.Maybe it's even a principle to him.Who knows.Why aren't private companies doing the research themselves.Don't they want the Billions in profits?
2007-06-20 12:02:58 · answer #10 · answered by Dr. NG 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋