Stem Cell Research Bill to Senate Floor! - Page 2

jrcskb · #16 (**permalink**) 07-12-2006, 09:41 AM

I found this link, which speaks very frankly about the majority (including the majority of different religions) supporting this bill. However, it also links to an article in which Karl Rove was expecting a veto if and when the bill passes the Senate.

http://usliberals.about.com/

I would ask again that all of you contact your Senators' offices and express that you are included in the "majority" that support this bill's passage and ask them to support the same. Let's make sure that the President has the opportunity to veto the bill (or the opportunity to sign it into law). It has no chance to made into law if it fails in the Senate!

duck · #17 (**permalink**) 07-12-2006, 09:56 AM

Without some serious 11th-hour lobbying by the Whitehouse, this bill will pass the Senate. The issue it is going to have is if it gets vetoed, and then whether or not the Senate can muster an over-ride.

Cyborg · #18 (**permalink**) 07-12-2006, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by duck

Without some serious 11th-hour lobbying by the Whitehouse, this bill will pass the Senate. The issue it is going to have is if it gets vetoed, and then whether or not the Senate can muster an over-ride.

The Senate needs to override the President's veto. On this stance, I don't believe he is representing the American people. I'm Catholic, but I do support the bill.

jrcskb · #19 (**permalink**) 07-12-2006, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyborg

The Senate needs to override the President's veto. On this stance, I don't believe he is representing the American people. I'm Catholic, but I do support the bill.

I just have trouble equating this to a religious issue (i.e. the death penalty is ok, but you can't harm "potential" life??). Anyway, that is a different discussion.

This is a link I found on my lunch with regard to a veto:

http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_4036855

JediSkipdogg · #20 (**permalink**) 07-12-2006, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jrcskb

I just have trouble equating this to a religious issue (i.e. the death penalty is ok, but you can't harm "potential" life??). Anyway, that is a different discussion.

This is a link I found on my lunch with regard to a veto:

http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_4036855

Very good article with the best quote here....

"Either we will have to do it when President Bush is out of office, and be behind the rest of the world. Or do it now, and be the leader in the world.”

jrcskb · #21 (**permalink**) 07-12-2006, 11:34 AM

Another good quote:

"This legislation does not expand federal funding for stem cell research. It establishes an ethical construct and enables scientists to research the most robust and highest quality lines. "

duck · #22 (**permalink**) 07-12-2006, 11:52 AM

For all the passion this issue invokes, Federal Government funding of stem cell research will change nothing. Once you get away from the hang-up of George W. Bush being opposed in general on the matter, and you realize private corporations and other nation-states are pursuing stem cell research without any inhibitions, you'll get as cantankerous as I am and ask "So...find anything, yet?"

jrcskb · #23 (**permalink**) 07-12-2006, 12:49 PM

I just found out through my JDRF contacts that the stem cell issue will be on the Senate floor for debate on Monday (7/17) and a vote is scheduled for Tuesday (7/18)! It is expected to be a close vote (either way), so don't take anything for granted. If you want this bill passed, then contact your Senators!