President George W. Bush, Jr. spent much time debating with all types of people before making his decision on one of the most controversial issues in our society, stem cell research. The first step he took was becoming knowledgeable on stem cells. Stem cells are unspecialized cells that renew themselves for long periods of time through cell division. Researchers discovered stem cells in the tissues and organs of adults, human embryos, and the newest, umbilical cords. The most promising research seems to exist with the human embryonic stem cells.…
