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To: robertpaulsen
. . .but verbally expressed their desires. . . "clear and convincing" evidence as to the patient's wishes."

Neither of which, of course, was determined with even a modicum of ethical or legal certitude in the Schiavo case. Now, thankfully, we can anticipate public pressure and Congress's efforts to rein in our robed masters' subjective "justice."

In an email response to me, my senator, Norm Coleman, has indicated a willingness to get involved: "I supported this legislation because I do not believe there is anything just, natural, or compassionate about forbidding a family from feeding their disabled daughter. While I am deeply disappointed with the federal court decisions that later came down, I was proud that Democrats and Republicans and liberals and conservatives in Congress came together in an effort to save Terri's life. I wish we could have done more and I extend my sincerest sympathies to Terri's family. I anticipate further legislative review of the issues surrounding this matter in order to protect the rights of the disabled."

27 posted on 04/02/2005 7:24:17 AM PST by rhema
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To: rhema
"Neither of which, of course, was determined with even a modicum of ethical or legal certitude in the Schiavo case."

How was the determination unethical? How was the determination illegal?

If you cannot support your statement, tell me why I should waste my time reading what you post?

33 posted on 04/02/2005 7:33:04 AM PST by robertpaulsen
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