Posted on 03/19/2005 11:30:38 AM PST by Ravi
Just heard on Fox that U.S. Senate will convene today in emergency session regarding Terri Schiavo.
Whatever is done it won't be enough, right?
amen
Greer could still issue another order removing the feeding tube, even after Congress passes the bill and the President signs it. We're still in for a bumpy ride.
You're welcome. I'm trying to help calm nerves. I'm looking forward to the fight and we must do all we can to support and encourage our people in Congress.
My sentiments, exactly.
The uproar could have been completely avoided if the courts had simply done what they should have done in the first, place, ie. follow the law laid down by the Florida legislature.
I hope you are correct (that the Federal Gov't is not setting precedent over even those with living wills).
I think he-Greer-may be arrested....Oh please arrest this beast. Put him in jail with a whole bunch of meanies!!!
Absolutely not! Listen to what they've said, read the language of the bills.
I'm not sure that he's legally able to do that at this time. Perhaps federal force might be used if congress passes a strong bill.
There is some federal act they are amending. I didn't get the name... did anyone else?
Any law passed directly naming Terri Schiavo will have a bill of attainder problem. As ridiculous as this is going to sound, a judge has made a finding of fact that Terri wants to die, any legislation directed at keeping her alive would be inf act "punishing" her without a trial.
The devil will be in the details. But short of finding Greer in contempt of congress, and his being removed from the bench, I can't see this feeding tube being re-inserted.
Government spending through the roof and now micro managing a state/domestic issue.
We are witness a breathtaking philosophical shift in American politics..
Oh, that would be way too much for these blow-hard wind bags (after watching our Senate and Congress during the baseball hearings I have completely no respect for most of our elected officials) - They are simply hypocritical wind bags who think they are all so much above every day Americans it is sickening.
Golf and handball games may be the venue where the details were worked out for Terri.
That's how it works in business, golf game or a martini with dinner and then firm up the deal.
I'm not saying I approve but that's how it's done.
Do you have inside info., or are you merely speculating along with the rest of us?
Yes, this is the Government's business. This is not about a right to die. IF Terri had a living will this would not be an issue. This is about human rights and the disabled. The is similar to Roe vs. Wade and the can of worms it opened up. It could open the door for many disabled to be terminated because of inconvenience. The Nazi's started like this.
This is not just about Terri. Yet, what they are doing to Terri, in my humble opinion, is murder. They didn't just remove the feeding tube, they are forbidding ANY oral feeding or hydration. We couldn't do that to a mangy dog. This is murder.
I pray the save Terri and put that judge in jail.
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