This political cartoon is a perfect representation of how the government influences the fate of stem cell research. The rear, flat tire on the ambulance represents the opposing view and veto of President Bush on a bill that would have loosened the restrictions on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. As the cartoon implies from the front tire, the US congress is in support of funding the research, yet the research is unable to continue on its “mission to save lives” because of lack of support from the rear wheel, aka the president. Stem cell research funding is dependant upon the support of the entire government; however some may argue that the government is making this issue into too much of a political debate rather than focusing on the scientific fight to cure diseases. The 2008 presidential candidates are making this issue a top discussion topic in their debates.
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i feel like with embryo research there should be a presidential debate. i feel like yes some safe research should be considered to fnd cures for diseases but i also feel like there should be restrictions. the veto i do not agree with. with the presidential debate though i feel like if the candidates incorporate the scientfic view points into it then the people will have an easier time relating and will have a easier time picking their choice. this is a big matter and all points should be considered.
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