Bush's first veto

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Well, I give Bush credit for standing by his beliefs, I agree that this shouldn't be a huge political issue. As one who is anti-abortion, I share the fears that this would open the door to abuses however I see no reason why that can't be controlled without denying scientists important tools in their fight against human suffering. Sometimes, when issues become so polarizing, neither side can find the door to compromise...and that is always sad. Not saying to compromise one's beliefs, simply to find a way to service the best interests of all humanity.

Actually, California is taking the lead in state funding of this form of research and also, private funding is becoming more available.
With NIH budget being reduced (see money going to fund the continuing disaster in Iraq), and recent polls showing 70% in favor of this research, Bush has indeed drawn his "line in the sand".
Senator Harkin said it best today, "He's the president, nobody elected him to be the Pope or Ayotollah".
From my point of view, I certainly don't need him making "moral decisions" on my behalf.
If human life is so precious to him, how come the continuing deaths in many places don't hold equal weight as stage eight mitosis frozen embryos?