As you can imagine, this move isn't popular among those who think a fertilized cell deserves a social security card and a listing in the phone book.

"Taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for experiments that require the destruction of human life," said Tony Perkins of the conservative Family Research Council. "President Obama's policy change is especially troubling given the significant adult stem cell advances that are being used to treat patients now without harming or destroying human embryos."

Of course, adult stem cells don't have the protean nature of embryonic stem cells -- which can literally become any kind of cell -- which is why researchers are eager for subsidized embryonic research.

As far as the religious right goes, screw 'em. They aren't happy unless they're unhappy. Trust me, they're much happier with something to totally freak out over.

I suggest a visit to kelika's clip. The google news may have been written by a neocon and doesn't even mention why Obama could cause the changes without fear of reaction from anyone with an IQ over 10.
http://clipmarks.com/clipmark/6A753B79-E7C6-48AA-8907-FFC8587786EF/