Originally Posted by Strontium Dog
Does it? Which is more intolerant - trying to force your beliefs on everyone by banning hybrid embryos, or criticising someone for doing it?
I welcome the result. It is encouraging that so many MPs have paid attention to the science, rather than being swayed by nonsense about Frankensteinian monsters. I just hope they display the same courage in voting down the attempt to curtail abortion rights later today.
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Yes it does, that's why I said it (though upon reflection, I hope I didn't put Waltonred on the back foot, as he's a good poster and comes across as a good sort).
As for forcing beliefs, it was an open vote that demonstrated democracy in action. I'm perhaps a bit too apolitical, but in instances such as this I think the system works well. People voted according to their persuasion, and that's a good thing. There should be no shame at all, and that's the part that seemed intolerant to me. I've already said I personally have no problem with it too.
As for the other comment about the abortion bill, that's a separate issue, with highly emotive views on both sides. My personal view is that it would be a very good thing if it comes down from 24 to 20 weeks.