[Mamzelle]

Rush has spoken a beautiful essay here. I agree with almost every word--except the fact that he thinks that this is a political loser for the left.

It ought to be.

But this is a world full of sin and bad people--death and sin are "seductive" as Rush says. I think those who want so fervently for Terri to die now have a deep investment, and a compelling need to self-justify.

I saw a lot of smug faces today--lawyers and judges and Democrats. I won't forget the face of Ackerman of NY--smirking, almost laughing. Fat little Mengele.

When Terri dies (and I recognized the eventually when the news said--"judge won't hear case until 3"--) Bush will come across as weak, the Congress as hysterical, and the Schindlers as whiny and annoying. Look how many people here on FR seem to despise them....! The left will swish across the stage triumphantly in their funereal black robes.

It'll be a bad day for all concerned.

[madprof98]

When Terri dies (and I recognized the eventually when the news said--"judge won't hear case until 3"--) Bush will come across as weak, the Congress as hysterical, and the Schindlers as whiny and annoying. Look how many people here on FR seem to despise them....! The left will swish across the stage triumphantly in their funereal black robes.

I think you are exactly right. Michael Schiavo (new family by his side) will become the poster child for the Right-to-Kill crowd, and most Americans will admire him for his persistence in the face of right-wing opposition.