Due process and states' rights, for two things.
This is supposed to be a nation of laws, not men.
If new laws need to be passed pass them for everyone, not just 'any parent of Terri' - that they were unwilling to do that shows that this is just theater.
I would say send the US Marshals down there (with the National Guard if necessary) tomorrow to enforce that document.
I see.
What brand of champagne will you be drinking when the undertaker arrives?
When was the last time you ever heard a judge ever admit that he might be wrong?
You are absolutely right.
This is supposed to be a nation of laws, not men.
If new laws need to be passed pass them for everyone, not just 'any parent of Terri' - that they were unwilling to do that shows that this is just theater.
I don't think Terri has had 'due process' because she has never had her own attorney.
State's rights are fine but it is well-established that anyone sentenced to death in a state court has a Federal appeal due them. You may argue she wasn't sentenced to death. However, the court has not only ordered the hospice to stop feeding her but also ordered that no one can give her anything--that is a death sentence sure as shit. When my local dog pound decides to put down a pet the papers say that animal got a "death sentence"--I don't see how this is anything less. You say she should be killed without ever having had her own attorney--this is not due process.
Theatre? Maybe, but I doubt it.
How is this considered Due process. I don't ever recall Terri being asked if she wants to live or not. I don't ever recall her testifying in court - Just two peoples opinion of what she would want (Husband and Parents). No person shall be deprived of life liberty or property without due process of law. Was Terri ever able to state her case - NO. Thus, the government, and certainly not the least democratic branch (judiciary), cannot order her death.