Merely by going back and reviewing the reasons given by the various courts for rejecting the appeals.
Jefferson was worried about one judge overruling the clear will of the people, not executive trying to overpower the ruling of over twenty judges over fifteen years.
And what is the rule of the people? Isn't it what their elected representatives say it is? Meaning the Congress? So what is your beef with the action our elected representatives took?
I do not believe Terri Schiavo has any idea what is happening to her. If it can be PROVEN otherwise I would change my position.
Well, that's a noble sentiment if you really mean it. I choose to take you at your word. The whole problem, and what the majority of us here are arguing, is that nothing can be PROVEN if Terri is dead.
As I've stated before, there are 2 or 3 nurses who have cared for Terri who claim they have fed Terri by mouth and that she was able to swallow. Michael has explicitly denied testing or therapy to see if Terri could eat on her own. Do you agree with me that the acceptance of food by Terri would be a good indication of Terri's wishes?
It's my understanding, although I admit I could be wrong about this, that Terri could eat but not enough to sustain her. For this reason, and more importantly for the benefit of her caretakers, the feeding tube was inserted. After that, rather than continue therapy to help her to be fed by mouth completely, the feeding tube became her only source of sustenance.
You have Judge Greer on record (read the court records) saying: (I'm paraphrasing) 'I don't want anyone trying to feed that girl' - after Terri's sister was caught with a jar of baby food and a spoon trying to feed her.
Finally, I would like to address the troll issue with you. I don't believe I called you a troll, certainly not a "liberal troll". But there are certain posters on the other side who I believe spout things they know are nonsense just to get a rise out of those here who are very emotional about this. I am incapable of believing there is high emotion on the death side of the debate, therefore the baiting is quite trollish. I suppose they think they're cute, but it's just plain juvenile. The best way to deal with it is to try to ignore it, difficult as it is. (I gave in to the temptation myself.)
Bottom line - you don't qualify. Not that you care what I think, but I care what you think and I appreciate your more measured responses.
I'm going to bed so I'll make it quick.
I'll need to look at the case a little closer, its not that I don't believe what your saying I just have a hard time believing that with all of the evidence you say is out there no judge has ruled in favor Terri's parents.
You have certainly given me alot to think about.
Good-night.