• Palin does not support stem cell research believing that embryonic stem cell research
results in the destruction of life thus conflicting with her pro-life position.
• Sarah Palin voiced her opposition to human embryonic stem cell research in an interview
with Charles Gibson of ABC news, even though a McCain campaign radio advertisement had let out that
a McCain government would be for stem cell research.
• Palin however is for all kinds of the different adult stem cell research approaches. In
Palin's interview with Gibson she stated, "My personal opinion is we should not create human life,
create an embryo and then destroy it for research. And, thankfully again, there are other options,
like, as I mentioned, the adult stem research."
• When questioned about the reversal of Roe v Wade by the Los Angeles Times, she answered
that "I think it should, and I think that states should be able to decide that issue. I am pro-
life. I do respect other people's opinion on this also, and I think that a culture of life is best
for America. What I would like to do, when elected vice President, with John Mc Cain,
hopefully,[is]to be able to reach out and work with those who are on the other side of this issue."
|
• Mitt Romney supported research on excess embryos that were an outcome of fertility
treatment. He reasoned that saying that since couples were creating embryos too make babies, it was
only correct to use the extra embryos for research purposes.
• His ideas on stem cell research have developed in the last few years. When contesting for
the post of governor in 2002, he approved of embryonic stem cell research in a broad sense.
• Mitt Romney voted against the Massachusetts Bill to sponsor stem cell research as this Bill
allowed the cloning of human embryos. He said "I am not in favor of creating new human embryos
through cloning," and that it was "a matter of profound moral and ethical consequence".
• American political activist Phyllis Schlafly, said in a weekly e-mail "Mitt Romney's
position on embryonic stem cell research is not pro-life, and no one should say that it is."
• In 2002 Romney spoke very highly of embryonic stem cell research, showing absolutely no
anxiety that such research culminated in the killing of embryos.
• Fox News in May 2005 reported that when asked about his support of the use of left over
embryos Romney did not directly address the topic.
• In June 2006 Mitt Romney stated that he felt embryonic stem cell research cheapened respect
for human life.
|
Mike Huckabee
