The trouble with oversite is who is on the committee - all too often they reflect the current "men are tools" and "if I can and want to do it, the government should pay me to do it" mindset of scientists.
After all, why should scientists be limited, since they're so much smarter than we are? (and since most don't believe in God or any other higher power above what they call "democracy.")
When you mix scientists, doctors (I apologize to freeper doctors, but I have worked for a lot, so I know what I am saying is true), and politicians together....
You have so much ego...that I can't imagine the "public" or the "unborn babies" are really ever even thought about...it is what can I get out of this financially or publicity, or politically....IMHO