July 5, 2007 (pop.org) - President George W. Bush has done much good for the pro-life movement. His judicial appointments, especially to the Supreme Court, have strengthened the cause of Life. He has made good on his promises to veto anti-life legislation, and we have no doubt that he will continue to do so. Bush generally listens when strong pro-life leaders like Representative Chris Smith and Senator Sam Brownback speak. There is no question but that Bush is fairly conservative where matters of traditional morality are concerned.
At the same time, as time runs out on his presidency, we ask the question: Has Bush done all that could be expected for the cause of Life?
Ronald Reagan, to whom all modern presidents are compared, had the ability to galvanize people. The "great communicator" forged what became known as the "Reagan Coalition"--an alliance of traditional-minded Republicans and Democrats, who were united in part by the cause of Life. This coalition has now splintered on the issues of war, immigration, and the proper role of government. The Life issues have been the big losers.
Misplaced Priorities: It's Time for Bush to Return to his Pro-Life Roots
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“Ladies and Gentlemen, the President of the United States.” These words, spoken in the East Room of the White House, lifted people to their feet in anticipation of the historic gathering of a presidential veto. Although the excitement of the event focused on President Bush, he intended for the spotlight to spill onto some others in the room. Those of us in the audience (including the staff of CWA) soon found out that people sprinkled on stage and in the audience provided the powerful argument to support Bush’s veto of the embryonic stem cell research funding bill.
Douglas Rice was one of them.
Stem Cell Survivors (People cured with Adult Stem Cells)
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