Obama lifts the ban on federal funding for promising embryonic stem cell research

[Cyndalie]

in recent years, when it comes to stem cell research, rather than furthering discovery, our government has forced what I believe is a false choice between sound science and moral values. In this case, I believe the two are not inconsistent. As a person of faith, I believe we are called to care for each other and work to ease human suffering. I believe we have been given the capacity and will to pursue this research – and the humanity and conscience to do so responsibly...

By doing this, we will ensure America’s continued global leadership in scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs. That is essential not only for our economic prosperity, but for the progress of all humanity....

There is no finish line in the work of science. The race is always with us – the urgent work of giving substance to hope and answering those many bedside prayers, of seeking a day when words like “terminal” and “incurable” are finally retired from our vocabulary.

He does not mention where the embryonic stem cells will come from and what will be allowed (such as from abortions, or multiple pregnancy reduction, or from unused IVF embryos, etc) so he's implementing a White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a strategy for restoring scientific integrity to government decision making.


Full speech http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2009/0...-cell-funding/


So what do you think? Where do morals of the unborn and morals to treat the living intersect?