Some observers suggest the Administration has quietly introduced its domestic policy changes, always accompanied by moderate-sounding statements. While many important ethical issues have appeared in the headlines since his inauguration – abortion, contraception, euthanasia, stem cell research – little has been written to put it all into context from the perspective of the culture of life. It is difficult to appreciate the full impact of the Obama Administration on issues regarding life, human dignity and death. In appointments, policy decisions and executive actions, Obama has methodically undermined many of the pro-life policies previously upheld by the Bush Administration. In the 20 months he’s been in office, Obama has quietly put in motion a program of policy changes that are anathema to the right-to-life movement and the broader mandates of the “culture of life”. Bush, Obama’s administration embodies one of the most liberal-progressive agendas in years – one which many other countries are eager to emulate. Seen by many in Europe and elsewhere as a leader who will “redeem” America after eight years of George W. This may be especially true now that Barack Obama is President. While the expression long ago fell into disuse, there is little doubt that, in certain important areas such as bioethics, decisions made in the United States today continue to have ripple effects around the world. One used to hear the expression, “as America goes, so goes the world.” The expression reminded listeners of the global influence, for better or worse, of the United States on the arts, culture, economics and politics.
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