Stem-Cell Research and the Media Essay -- Persuasive Argumentative Es

Stem-Cell Research and the Media Biomedical technology is getting much press due to the waist- cellphone debate. A controversial topic in itself, with the hot seat of the United States taking a stand on the issue for funding purposes, the topic has received even more(prenominal) press over the consequences resulting from President Bushs determination. With the Presidents approval rating well over 80 percent since the September 11th attack, those who contest any of his decisions have been receiving feelings of see red from those who support him. I, however, would like to take a stand and contest Bushs decision to limit the stem cell research funding. This paper presents two articles that examine Bushs decision in different ways one looks at the consequences from the point of view of stem cell researchers, and the other presents an avenue for the Presidential administration to defend their decision, which happens to be contradictory to their claim to be concerned with the scienc e behind stem cell research. While the Janesville Gazette article is supposedly a defense of Bushs decision, analyzing the claims and developed behaviors of Tommy Thompson and President Bush exemplifies their weak argument. The Newsweek article by Begley (2001) conveys information about the consequences of President George W. Bushs decision to limit the federal funding for stem-cell research to the 64 colonies already in existence. The article does not explicitly state President Bushs decision to limit the funding of the research to the current 64 colonies, but only states that the President announced, there were scores of stem-cell colonies around the word that federally funded scientists would be allowed to study. Begleys way of co... ...ns position, a careful analyzer can see major contradictions between his claims to mapping science to make the decision and his actual decision obviously not being based on science. By also examining and article which roots itself in the peop le involved daily with stem cell research, and by capturing their concerns with the Presidents funding decision, this paper serves as a well rounded critique of Bushs stem cell research funding decision in a time when patriotism does not allow for easy critiques of the current administration. References Begley, Sharon. (2001, September 10). In search of stem cells It turns out many of the 64 lines may be unusable. Newsweek, p. 57. Stem cell decision defended Thompson Number of developed lines mad no difference to Bush. (2001, September 7). The Janesville Gazette, pp. A1, A8.