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Yes, it is, STARWISE. President Bush brought in scientists and theologians to help him make a decision about using embryonic stem cells. After listening to them for days (I think), he made a sound decision. Obambi over-turned it simply so he wouldn't be like Bush. I'm not a biologist, but from what I've read, embryonic stem cells have not proven effective. OTOH, adult stem cells have proven to work in various cases. I have a friend who will soon be going under back surgery. They will use adult stem cells to help regenerate bone growth in the spine.

Obama simply does what his friends tell him what to do. I don't mean just his immediate circle, but the people he has been associating with for thirty years since he was a kid. His brain is like a sponge but it is saturated with prejudices.

Because of the restrictions, embryonic stem cells have not shown the promise that was hoped...the existing lines are contaminated. So this move by 0bama will open up other lines.

A better approach than President Bush's might have been to keep up with the science and support the techniques (that were developed later) that don't require fetus destruction. By the Administration being so rigid and dogmatic instead of reality-based, more embryos have been killed in private and overseas research.

This is a big winner issue for Obama. The Bush Administration's mishandling of this issue has alienated a lot of Americans. Many wonder why federal funds couldn't be used for research that doesn't destroy any fetus, yet has the potential of saving lives and alleviating suffering.