Posted on 03/14/2009 6:54:21 PM PDT by John Semmens
In addition to overturning former President Bushs policy against taxpayer funded embryonic stem cell research, President Obama rescinded Bushs policy authorizing federal funding for adult stem cell research.
Obama said it was a matter of conscience that motivated his decision. I see no reason why taxpayers should be forced to fund research into unproven technologies and using methods they may find morally repugnant, the President said. Sacrificing embryos to obtain stem cells is one thing. Sacrificing adults goes beyond what I think is tolerable for a civilized society.
The President pointed out that those who believe in adult stem cell research are still free, as were the advocates of embryonic stem cell research, to pursue private sector sources of funding. All I am doing is cutting off access to public monies for this nefarious practice. The shoe is now on the other foot. Get used to it.
In related news, Chairman of the National Governors Association, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell (D) complained that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steeles position on abortion is plagiarizing a long-held Democratic stand on this issue. The personally pro-life, but politically pro-choice finesse has been a staple of the Democratic Party for decades, Rendell asserted. How dare he poach on our turf? Has he no respect for the rights of others?
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Oh my...just can’t stop laughing here... I know you live in Arizona, but you pegged Rendell perfectly. Oh this one is a classic (and you got a few FReeper going too...a twofer entertainment wise!)
wow !
Once again, a home run!
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