Bush vs. Science. George Bush’s religion-based, restrictive policies on stem cell research continues to stunt medical research that could help millions of Americans. He is hindering research that could help treat and possibly cure Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, spinal cord injuries, and heart disease. We are told that America is supposed to unite behind our troops. Shouldn’t we be united behind our scientists, who are fighting battles against crippling, cruel diseases that bring suffering and death to millions of Americans? [metafilter.com]