[newfarm4000n]

To reduce the amount of stem cell research that happens as opposed t merely reducing another spending bill that is unnecessary.

[ohioWfan]

So saving lives is not a good motive, but not spending money IS?

Is that what you meant to say? Or am I misunderstanding you?

[Just A Nobody]

To reduce the amount of stem cell research that happens...

The President is NOT reducing any amount of stem cell research of any kind.

The President is simply NOT forcing me to pay for something that has no proven value and that I may not believe in.

Get your money together and start an embryonic stem cell research team. No one will stop you.

[Republican Wildcat]

President Bush has expanded stem cell research, not reduced it. He is the only president to authorize embryonic stem cell research on the existing cell lines with Federal funding. Before there was no Federal funding whatsoever for this research.

In addition, funding is being increased for stem cell research on stem cells obtained from adults and umbilical cords - both of which are on the only type of stem cells demonstrated to have a positive medical benefit when applied. A number of ailments have been treated via these stem cells. If money is going to spent on research, let's do it with something we know is actually going to work and will provide benefits in exchange for the cost.