Frist backs stem cell research

[Black_Knight]

WASHINGTON - Breaking with President Bush, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said Friday he now supports legislation to remove some of the administration's limitations on embryonic stem cell research.

Frist, an abortion opponent
who just last month said he did not support expanding federal financing of research on embryos, said his decision was consistent with both his experience as a physician and his anti-abortion stance.

"Now is the time to expand the president's policy because it's promising research, but it must be done in a way that is ethically considerate, that respects the dignity of human life," said Frist, who also is a heart and lung transplant surgeon.

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050729/ap_on_go_co/frist_stem_cells

Do we get to call him a flip-flopper?

 

[christalee4]

Yup, when it comes right down it, politics, money and power eclipse faith and principles.

 

[Strange_Wonderer]

I for one am pleased. I think it really could help or even cure many people of diseases but we fret thinking a mere bunch of cells is immoral to use to help a fully developed person?

 

[Black_Knight]

I mean, if he can diagnose Terri Schiavo from a few minutes of video footage, then he must know what he's talking about as a doctor.

 

[Grizzly]

Politically, This is about as smart as Hilary's move toward the middle. The middle's not convinced and the ends get alienated.

But I am heartend that we might be able to actually do some good science.

 

[Vylo]

May I be one of the first to say "Whah?" I guess you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth?

 

[Praise2God]

WASHINGTON - Breaking with President Bush, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said Friday he now supports legislation to remove some of the administration's limitations on embryonic stem cell research.

Frist, an abortion opponent
who just last month said he did not support expanding federal financing of research on embryos, said his decision was consistent with both his experience as a physician and his anti-abortion stance.

"Now is the time to expand the president's policy because it's promising research, but it must be done in a way that is ethically considerate, that respects the dignity of human life," said Frist, who also is a heart and lung transplant surgeon.

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050729/ap_on_go_co/frist_stem_cells

Do we get to call him a flip-flopper?

I know I won't be voting for him. I questioned him before this. Before, he seemed weak to stand up against the liberals.

 

[Nathan Poe]

I know I won't be voting for him. I questioned him before this. Before, he seemed weak to stand up against the liberals.

I had no idea that being against the liberals was the litmus test for this sort of thing.

 

[ClaireZ]

May I be one of the first to say "Whah?" I guess you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth?

I agree. I believe we need to move forward on stem cell research, and I don't care who jumps sides and gets behind it. The potential to end or reduce human suffering in so many areas, makes this research timely and necessary.

 

[Kelly]

Expect more people to 'jump ship' as we get closer to the next pres. election. Typical.

 

[Chosen One]

I can just hear the screams from those stem cells now.

 

[Yitzchak]

I don't call it flip-flopping. I call it being an intelligent person who can reconsider a position. I don't respect a politician who never changes any of his views. I am 39 years old now and if I had to be stuck with all of my views that I held when I was 20...YIKES.

The more important cconsideration is the reason why he is taking this stance. He has not abandoned his anti-abortion standing. But he has shown an ability to bend on some of the details.

 

[TheBear]

Good!

 

[Praise2God]

I had no idea that being against the liberals was the litmus test for this sort of thing.

If the liberals have a good idea then I will listen. So far, it's
-pro abortion
-pro gay marriage
-pro removal of God from law
-anti fixing broken social security
-support the new imminent domain ruling (at least the liberal Supreme Court judges)
-Hates the US military
-loves burning flags
-loves raising taxes
-etc.

 

[Black_Knight]

I don't call it flip-flopping.

Evidently, its only flip-flopping when John Kerry is 'being an intelligent person who can reconsider a position'

 

[Black_Knight]

If the liberals have a good idea then I will listen. So far, it's
-pro abortion
-pro gay marriage
-pro removal of God from law
-anti fixing broken social security
-support the new imminent domain ruling (at least the liberal Supreme Court judges)
-Hates the US military
-loves burning flags
-loves raising taxes
-etc.

Is it even worth it?

 

[Praise2God]

Is it even worth it?

You can't because it's all true.

 

[Grizzly]

If the liberals have a good idea then I will listen. So far, it's
-pro abortion
-pro gay marriage
-pro removal of God from law
-anti fixing broken social security
-support the new imminent domain ruling (at least the liberal Supreme Court judges)
-Hates the US military
-loves burning flags
-loves raising taxes
-etc.

How about pro environment? Pro workers rights? Healthcare for the poor? Do any of those resonate with you?

And BTW, we are not "pro abortion" and "pro gay marriage". We are pro Liberty. If you don't want to marry someone of the same sex, then don't. If you don't want to burn the American Flag, then don't.

And I do NOT support the eminent domain ruling.

Hates the US military? Which party consistently supports veterans? I'll give you one guess - it ain't the GOP.

 

[Black_Knight]

You can't because it's all true.

No its not... Theres just no point in arguing because it goes in one ear and out the other. If thats what you want to believe then so be it. You're going to believe that in spite of what anyone says.

http://www3.christianforums.com/images/mood/Frustrated.gif

 

[Praise2God]

How about pro environment? Pro workers rights? Healthcare for the poor? Do any of those resonate with you?

This is a code name for communism. Yes, some will argue it's a socialist. No difference imo.

And BTW, we are not "pro abortion" and "pro gay marriage".
We are pro Liberty.

What about the child's liberty? He doesn't or can't have one?

If you don't want to marry someone of the same sex, then don't. If you don't want to burn the American Flag, then don't.

Good advice

And I do NOT support the eminent domain ruling.

No, but ALL the liberal Supreme Court justices supported it (including Nancy Pelosi). And ALL conservative Supreme Court justices against it.

Hates the US military? Which party consistently supports veterans? I'll give you one guess - it ain't the GOP.

How did you come to this conclusion?