Comments on: McCain on Embyronic Stem Cell Research

By: McCain has no problem with choosing a pro-choice running mate « Vox Nova

McCain has no problem with choosing a pro-choice running mate « Vox Nova — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:40:59 +0000

[...] i.e., as only concerned with abortion, embryonic stem cell research, and euthanasia. Well, McCain fully supports federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. McCain’s position on abortion is [...]

By: Pro-lifers, we have hope! « Vox Nova

Pro-lifers, we have hope! « Vox Nova — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:02:57 +0000

[...] we have hope! I have been especially hard on Sen. John McCain for his pro-death stance on embryonic stem cell research, and I [...]

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EWTN gets it right « Vox Nova — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:26:28 +0000

[...] McCain on Embryonic Stem Cell Research [...]

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What’s the deal with Deal? « Vox Nova — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:31:40 +0000

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By: Baptist Preacher in New Orleans

Baptist Preacher in New Orleans — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:09:12 +0000

Thank you, Catholic Friend, for clueing me in on McCain’s ESCR vote. And, thanks for the links too. I’ve been leaning his way up until now.

By: Jay

Jay — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:33:02 +0000

You are mostly right and I can’t say that I disagree with your overall point. But the President does not have as much to say on the abortion issues as opposed to the Federal judges they nominate. And McCain did AN OUTSTANDING JOB helping get Roberts and Alito on the High Court. That my friend, is what I am hanging my hat on, and we really have NO CLUE what Huckabee will do in that regard (other than a politician’s promise).

By: Who’s left who’s pro-life? « Vox Nova

Who’s left who’s pro-life? « Vox Nova — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 05:00:33 +0000

[...] McCain’s support for embryonic stem cell research is documented and chronicled (voted in favor of its enhancement as a senator in 2006 and 2007), and he has not made any public [...]

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:05:41 +0000

Of course, Policraticus, this – http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn13170-stem-cell-breakthrough-leaves-embryos-unharmed.html – has now appeared [HT to Rick Garnett at Mirror of Justice].

And thank you for the second paragraph.

By: Policraticus

Policraticus — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:31:39 +0000

Jonathan,

Embryonic stem cell research and abortion are modes of the same practice: destroying/killing human life. If McCain were against federal support for stem cell research, yet were 100% opposed to abortion, there would be no difference on his pro-life status.

To answer your question, if both major party nominees are not pro-life on abortion and embryonic stem cell research, then I will follow my duty as a Catholic and not support either. A vote for a lesser evil is still a vote for evil, so I would either look into a third party candidate or abstain.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:53:01 +0000

There is no candidate liekly to be nominated who is “pro-life” enough, Policraticus, under your views. Therefore, can we assume that you will not be voting, absent a change of heart from some candidate?

If there is some candidate who is, why so?

By: Policraticus

Policraticus — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:04:39 +0000

Embryonic Stem cell research and stem cell research generally can be very confusing depending upon which scientist you believe. I simply believe that McCain is a bit confused on these delicate issues and I feel that he is still pro-life enough in conjunction with other important issues generally, that he is by far, the most well-rounded, experienced Republican candidate available.

Dogmatic denial. McCain, just as Clinton and Obama, voted “yea” on bills that sought to enhance embryonic stem cell research and on bills that sought to enhance adult stem cell research. He knows the difference. Don’t allow your will to overcome your intellect on this one: McCain is not “pro-life” enough.

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:04:50 +0000