[carlr]

I have asked before on different threads, what is the endgame?
A showdown between the executive,Gov Bush,and the judicial,inevitably the Florida Supreme Court,branches over who has the ultimate say would lead to the US Supreme Court.Does any one think that the libs in the country would stand by and watch the courts lose power without a fight?
What happens then?Does anyone think the SCOTUS will move to restrict the power of the judiciary?You would need two of the following to side with the executive branch,Souter,Breyer,Stevens,O`Connor,Kennedy,Ginsburg.I can`t picture one of them not protecting the home turf of the courts.Than what?Defy the court and rule by executive order?We may not mind it now but some day that may be a very distasteful thing.
Amending the constitution was the check to a runaway judiciary but that is virtually impossible now.
Very frustrating and I am at a loss for an answer.

[donbosco74]

The runaway judiciary is the larger issue. The life of Terri is a test case. But letting this one pass unopposed (peaceful demonstration doesn't seem to be making any difference) merely gives more power to the rampaging judges. Since it is the judges that are breaching the limits of their powers, the proper executive response is to overpower them, and the consequences must be faced in turn. The endgame is a do-or-die situation. We could be witnessing the demise of America right here.

[Arthur Wildfire! March]

"Defy the court and rule by executive order?"

Nah. Congress can limit judicial jurisdiction, and if we are determined enough, we could get some judges impeached in two election cycles.

"Amending the constitution was the check to a runaway judiciary but that is virtually impossible now."


Tyrannical courts can mold the Constitution, so amendments mean nothing until they are put in their place.

"Very frustrating and I am at a loss for an answer."

It's impatience. With patience, we could actually get this done on short order, only, that doesn't help Terri. It's people like Jesse Jackson, activists, political researchers, talk radio, etc. who can help her. It may require every arrow in our quiver. But if we win this, if she lives and recovers, the cold political benefits would be incalculable. The tougher the challenge, the closer the call, the greater the triumph.

Most importantly, it would feel so darn good if she did!

FReegards....