Falwell: THE CONTINUING EMBRYONIC STEM CELL DEBATE

[meegbear]

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Date: June 2, 2005
From: Jerry Falwell

THE CONTINUING EMBRYONIC STEM CELL DEBATE

President Bush recently reiterated that he will veto congressional legislation that topples his policies prohibiting taxpayer funding of new embryonic stem cell research.

This promise came after the House approved a bill that would provide federal funds to stem cell research programs that include the killing of human embryos. The legislation is now headed to the Senate. The House vote was 238-194, falling 50 votes shy of the two-thirds majority necessary to override presidential veto.

“I would be vetoing the bill if it were to pass the United States Senate,” President Bush boldly stated. “There must be a balance between science and ethics and I have made my decision. The use of federal dollars to destroy life is something I simply do not support.”

The president’s protection of life has been heartening to pro-life Americans who appreciate his attempt to thwart the burgeoning American culture of death.

The embryonic stem cell issue is a somewhat tricky one because proponents of life must determine how to effectively defend microscopic embryos that may seem, on the surface, to be insignificant. But if we are to uphold the principle that life begins at conception, then even this most nominal form of life must be protected.

The problem is that even some historically dependable pro-life lawmakers have conceded funding for embryonic stem cell research — research that would destroy the smallest forms of human life.

We therefore find ourselves at odds with some congressional leaders who we are used to seeing in the foxholes next to us in the ongoing pro-life battle. While it may seem easy to compromise on this issue, I believe that is a terrible mistake.

“ is a perfect example of the hypocrisy that has slowly infected many in the Republican Party and particularly those claiming to be pro-life,” said Judy Brown, president of American Life League, never one to mince words. “Whether the innocent human being is a few hours old or nine months old, an act that intentionally kills him is always intrinsically evil. That this action is being taken for a perceived ‘good’ is irrelevant; evil can never be justified.”

In announcing his intent to veto new embryonic stem cell legislation, President Bush took an effective course of action. He invited to the White House several families that are comprised of children who were adopted when they were still embryos.

President Bush stated, “The children here today remind us that there is no such thing as a spare embryo. Every embryo is unique and genetically complete, like every other human being. And each of us started out our life this way. These lives are not raw material to be exploited, but gifts.”

Thank God that we have a president who — while some of his pro-life colleagues have abandoned him — gallantly continues to be an intrepid spokesman for life. He has not abandoned the cause in the face of intense media scrutiny or condemnation from his political adversaries on the left.

This president, who has never vetoed a bill, is using the power of his office to defend life.

I, for one, appreciate him for taking such a heroic stand for those who cannot defend themselves.

One final note on this issue. The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) points out that funding of human embryonic research is just the tip of a larger iceberg.

NRLC Legislative Director Douglas Johnson stated, “The biotechnology industry … (is) already seeking to create human embryos by cloning, for the specific purpose of harvesting their parts for research.”

That’s the dire future that awaits our nation, specifically if we allow Congress to dictate our national morality on this important issue.

This may be a good thing. Maybe if he just keeps worrying and praying about this, he'll be too busy trying to fuck other things up.

[Coastie for Truth]

1. I am a diabetic!!!!!!!!!

I want an "up or down" vote on zygotic stem cell research (embryos draw sustenance from the uterine wall - zygotes don't - most zygotes do NOT implant).

I am a diabetic -- stem cells have shown efficacy in promoting/facilitating Islets transplants. I want an "up or down" vote.

Diabetes is a genetic disease - my children and grandchildren deserve an "up or down" vote.

[randr]

2. ULTIMATE HYPOCRISY

"The use of federal dollars to destroy life is something I simply do not support"
What the * does he think our dollars are doing in Iraq.

[Inland]

3. Yes, it's the hypocrisy.

The "pro-life" crowd talks in absolutes that simply don't match their real life positions.

Nobody objects to tax dollars to killing in Iraq.

Nobody objects to embryos being thrown in the med waste if they aren't used for research.

Nobody objects to stem cell research, as long as they aren't paying for it with taxes.

And when the cures are invented from the "sin" of stem cell research, they'll happily take advantage of other's people sinning to save themselves.

All directly inconsistent with the position that life is sacred from conception. They are so used to the extreme rhetoric they don't even hear themselves saying it anymore.

[oscar111]

4. In twenty years, stem cells will be routine, just like heart Xplants

have become acceptable.

all things begin as unthinkable,
become routine,
and then old-fashioned.

[janx]

5. Lakoff was so funny this morning on CSPAN!

He said, "It is impossible to 'dismember' an embryo."

:rofl:

[Avalux]

6. Ahhhh - but can it be....... "disassembled"???

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: