The Separation of Science and State
The Partial Observer - The Separation of Science and State by James Leroy Wilson
One of my favorite evening programs is the Daily Show. Tonight on the show, John Stewart mocked Bush’s veto of federal funding for stem cell research. As usual, the show made some very good points through clever editing. However, it became very clear that neither President Bush nor John Stewart really understand the true issue. As always, James Leroy Wilson nails it in his weekly column for the Partial Observer, but I wanted to stress a few points.
First, I understand why supporters of stem cell research believe in the technology and most have good intentions. However, many people in the United States have sincere moral concerns about stem cell research. Whether you agree with their concerns or not, you need to recognize their concerns as legitimate and respect their right to believe the way they do. It is simply immoral to force people to pay for something they think is morally wrong. Democrats and Liberals love to preach tolerance, but federal funding for stem cell research is an egregious example of intolerance.
Second, pharmaceutical companies are among the Democrats favorite political targets. Whenever Liberal politicians want to get some attention, they rail on how pharmaceutical companies are driving up healthcare costs. If the government funds stem cell research, who do you think will get the money? The answer is those “evil” pharmaceutical companies. In addition, when government spends money, the money does not go to the best and the brightest, but to “friends of the program.” In other words, instead of investing money in companies with the best R&D capabilities, government gives money to companies with the best lobbyist.
Third, if you believe so strongly in stem cell research, open up your wallet and contribute YOUR own money. Stop forcing other people to pay for YOUR priorities.
One of my favorite evening programs is the Daily Show. Tonight on the show, John Stewart mocked Bush’s veto of federal funding for stem cell research. As usual, the show made some very good points through clever editing. However, it became very clear that neither President Bush nor John Stewart really understand the true issue. As always, James Leroy Wilson nails it in his weekly column for the Partial Observer, but I wanted to stress a few points.
First, I understand why supporters of stem cell research believe in the technology and most have good intentions. However, many people in the United States have sincere moral concerns about stem cell research. Whether you agree with their concerns or not, you need to recognize their concerns as legitimate and respect their right to believe the way they do. It is simply immoral to force people to pay for something they think is morally wrong. Democrats and Liberals love to preach tolerance, but federal funding for stem cell research is an egregious example of intolerance.
Second, pharmaceutical companies are among the Democrats favorite political targets. Whenever Liberal politicians want to get some attention, they rail on how pharmaceutical companies are driving up healthcare costs. If the government funds stem cell research, who do you think will get the money? The answer is those “evil” pharmaceutical companies. In addition, when government spends money, the money does not go to the best and the brightest, but to “friends of the program.” In other words, instead of investing money in companies with the best R&D capabilities, government gives money to companies with the best lobbyist.
Third, if you believe so strongly in stem cell research, open up your wallet and contribute YOUR own money. Stop forcing other people to pay for YOUR priorities.
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