McCain's support of federal funding for embryonic stem cell research is really tragic.

Embryonic stem cell research has failed to show any promise. The false hope that supporters encourage distract us from the research that is yielding results- adult stem cells and cord blood cells have offered tremendous successes. (click here for info)

The people who push for embryonic stem cell research are often pro-choice people who seek to devalue embryonic life.

The private sector has proven, time and time again, that it will fund those areas of research that show promise because there is a financial incentive to do so.

The standard for federal funding should always be high. Federal spending should be limited to necessary governmental functions so as to leave the states with the responsibility for caring for the people of the U.S. who live in their state.

Potential for success is so low that to put in place a public policy that offends the conscience of so many Americans is a violation of the public trust.

Some would argue that war also offends the conscience of many. War to safeguard the future of the U.S. is a legitimate function of the federal government, whether individuals agree with the policy or not. There is no provision in the Constitution for Congress to take over funding for medical research.

This is so controversial that no reasonable conservative is going to agree to the funding.

McCain may have fallen off his rocker on this one.