Originally posted by: DealMonkey
Originally posted by: charrison
It is not moral issue, not a religious issue. Even if you dont believe in God, these embryos are life. Since it is sticky moral question, it should not receive federal funding, just like many other sticky moral issues should not receive federal funding either.
Bush created the Office of Faith Based Initiatives, spending our tax dollars on all sorts of religious orgs that I disagree with. So he seemed quite content blowing our collective funds on moral issues that he agreed with and cutting off funds for ones he didn't.
You right and It ticked quite a few people off. But this is exactly the point I am getting at.
If people want to donate their leftover embryos from IVF or donate money to the cause I have little problem with it. However people should not be forced to donate time and resources to things they object to.
People object to the government spending on a range of issues and projects. (Go ask a libertarian, or Ron Paul supporter, if you have any doubts) I think the litmus test should be, does this help us collectively as a people? As a country?