Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Thanks Prez!
Kudos to our beloved Leader for his veto of the stem cell bill, thus leading us further into the dark ages scientifically.
Regardless of how you feel about this research, one of the more frustrating things about the veto is the fact that it is a huge setback to our country's scientific community. There is now a ton of competition between the U.S. and the world for the top scientific minds and ideas, and the gap is narrowing.
If I hear a single Bush-backer complaining in 10 years because there are better doctors and more medical technology in China and India, I'm going to break out my concealed weapon (assuming I'm in Nebraska) and go to town.
I really don't agree with the moral argument here either. These cells exist to bring more life into existence, and excess ones are being destroyed anyway. Scientists have used this research to make strides in curing Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and even regeneration of spinal tissue. Perhaps we should spend more time concentrating on the utilization of science to help the quality of life for people who ARE on the earth, and less on cells heading for the dumpster in the first place.
Regardless of how you feel about this research, one of the more frustrating things about the veto is the fact that it is a huge setback to our country's scientific community. There is now a ton of competition between the U.S. and the world for the top scientific minds and ideas, and the gap is narrowing.
If I hear a single Bush-backer complaining in 10 years because there are better doctors and more medical technology in China and India, I'm going to break out my concealed weapon (assuming I'm in Nebraska) and go to town.
I really don't agree with the moral argument here either. These cells exist to bring more life into existence, and excess ones are being destroyed anyway. Scientists have used this research to make strides in curing Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and even regeneration of spinal tissue. Perhaps we should spend more time concentrating on the utilization of science to help the quality of life for people who ARE on the earth, and less on cells heading for the dumpster in the first place.
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Well, we have not won the argument yet. It is still four or five votes from a supermajority to override the veto. What people need to do is let our senators know that this is an unacceptable outcome. So, while Bush Is on the wrong side of this argument, so are thirty or so senators, and they deserve a good amount of blame, too. That said, pete, your post is right on.
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