2007-06-21 15:08:04 · 16 answers · asked by Tony 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
"Politically correct" is whatever way the political wind is blowing at any given time. So, yes, politically correct. Morally wrong.
2007-06-21 15:11:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
"in a way, yes. the claims made by scientists about stem cells are claims. that we may be able to cure parkinson's etc. using stem cells is an alleged thing. so he is kinda correct vetoing it. "
So you're saying every bit of scientific research ever began already knew the outcome. Then what was the point in researching it then.
I guess Jonas Salk didn't have to do any research when he developed the vaccine for polo. He must've just been sitting under a tree one day and said. "Well, guess I've done enough sitting around, might as well deal with that polio thing."
Bush is blinded by the religious right, he is desperate to save what little bit of political backing he has. He is a lame duck (and has been since long before the last election) and still thinks he has some political capital to throw around- news flash, you never had any George.
Stem cells may provide a gateway into an entirely new world of cures. There is no way to know without doing the research. There is also the possibility that through researching and experimentation with stem cells we may gain a greater knowledge and understanding into how diseases like parkinsons and alzheimers function, even if stem cells are not the ultimate answer.
About three or four years ago Laura Bush made a comment about stem cells giving false hope to people. My father suffered from very advanced Alzheimers when he died a year and half ago. It is clear by Bush's political decision that he has never had to watch a loved one waste away from Alzheimers, if he had he would understand that any hope- even false hope is a million times better than no hope.
2007-06-21 15:36:09 · answer #2 · answered by vxpra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who cares about politically correct??? Invading Iraq was not politically correct. Stem cell research is the right thing to do, especially from donor eggs, that would otherwise be destroyed anyway!!!! It is like saying, no you cant recycle! And millions of people would benefit from it. So in a way, the Pres is responsible for even more deaths. Besides, the USA claims to be the leader in science, but the truth is, in many regards, like this one, we are lacking far behind!!!!
2007-06-21 15:29:03 · answer #3 · answered by Regina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
President Bush is drowning in a sea of worldly troubles that he can not escape. He is not a soldier or a scientist or a single parent working for minimum wage yet he must make choices regarding millions of people who are these things every day. Was it "politically correct" yes, was it the right choice in my opinion ...no it wasn't. For research to get viable results they need funding and time, this has had neither.
2007-06-21 15:14:55 · answer #4 · answered by mandabear03062000 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes he is politically correct to veto what he want to.Nothing found in stem cell research and it was costing us too much money
2007-06-21 15:14:10 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure he's if he's PC or not but the fact of the matter is that Govt. funded programs rarely do better than privately funded programs (even when the Govt. funding can be substantially larger). So even if Bush doesn't want to fund stem cell research for religious reasons, he's actually probably helping stem cell research and he doesn't even realize it.
2007-06-21 15:12:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
in a way, yes. the claims made by scientists about stem cells are claims. that we may be able to cure parkinson's etc. using stem cells is an alleged thing. so he is kinda correct vetoing it.
however, i don't think the above reason is his reason. he did it because of his moral beliefs.
2007-06-21 15:14:31 · answer #7 · answered by Sam 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. I think a majority of the American people would like to use stem cell research to possible discover ways to cure diseases or try to make other medical advancements with it. Bush is only appealing to the religious right in America.
2007-06-21 15:13:49 · answer #8 · answered by Mandee 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Funding wasn't stopped
Just Gov funding
Unless the state has laws against it
any one can do research in it.
2007-06-21 16:09:38 · answer #9 · answered by BUILD THE WALL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you Libs are going to hate this...but i agree with Bush on this issue.I understand both sides of the argument,and both sides make excellent points, but i feel that it will cause more harm than good in the long run......i could go on all night...........anyway good luck!
2007-06-21 15:13:42 · answer #10 · answered by rookiejon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋