The President's policy on embryonic stem cell research has nothing to do with legality. It has to do with federal funding.
Very true. And as soon as we eliminate federal funding for all other types of medical research that aren't legitimate national security issues, I'll be happy to see funding for embryonic stem cell research eliminated too. I'm thoroughly opposed to socialism in all its forms, but as long as I'm stuck with it, I don't want it taking my money and then discriminating against funding for things that I want to see done.