RELIGIOUS EXTREMISTS SEEK THEIR OWN 'ACTIVIST' JUDGES

Yahoo! News (April 3, 2005) ^ | Sat Apr 2, 8:25 PM ET | Cynthia Tucker

[Diva Betsy Ross]

But what I am trying to point out to you is the interference was the responsibility of our Federal Representatives.

[stands2reason]

They are entitled to their beliefs, even if they think I'm going to hell. I don't care. I don't get "hurt" or insulted by others' relgious beliefs.

Their beliefs may not be tolerant, but it's your choice to be intolerant.

[Recovering Ex-hippie]

I read the Bible. I think he is using the "bibler" term as a way some Christians flaunt the bible for personal or political gain or use scripture in lieu of discussion. I don't like that either.

[nunya bidness]

The federal government is the final protector of indivdual rights and that is its reason for being, period. There is no conflict between conservatism and indivdual rights, noen at all.

And I would add the state government as well. What's interesting to me is that as a pro-life libertarian I find my support of the governements protection of TS and anyone unable to defend their rights completely consistent with the founder's vision.

I honestly don't understand the conflict with conservatives. Doesn't anyone remember the Civil Rights movement?

[stands2reason]

Dangit, hit post too early...

and as an American, I better believe what you do

I don't see that at all. I think you're projecting.

[anniegetyourgun]

I understand the vitriol against those who follow Christ. You aren't the first, and you won't be the last. But something tells me your argument is really with Him, not me.

[annyokie]

I'm going to bed. FReepmail me if anything interesting happens, please.

[Jrabbit]

I was told by a poster that the Schindlers have to be made the enemy to help President Bushs' poll numbers. Also, if it's all their fault and they can be proven to be liars, it lets the congress off the hook because they were bamboozled by these manipulative parents.

Also, the medical term for starvation/dehydration is "terminal weaning". Sounds so much better.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

It was addressing the point of special rights for one group which do not already exist. You were the one who brought up Gay Marriage in your post about the dichotomy of the GOP(paraphrasing).

I was merely trying to point put how some could support Terri's bill and not Gay marriage.

[maine-iac7]

Hmmm - and this piece of doublespeak lib malarkey fools who?

Trouble is, he didn't FOLLOW the law...he made his own. He IS an activist CINO - and he's gotta go

I understand there were impeachment petitions even before we all became aware of him.

I want to see a full scale investigation, state and federal. I am tired of the republicans letting things slide by

[JCEccles]

See what I am saying? You would rather have the crumbs than the bread.

Any government that will not protect innocent human life is not a goverment worth supporting. You don't have to be a social conservative to know that simple truth, but it helps.

Social conservatives are not going to keep their mouths shut on this all-important issue whether it embarrasses you or not.

[Txsleuth]

You really have no respect for religion do you?

[TheForceOfOne]

How many people have had the feeding to pulled because they had no immediate family to make that decision?

How many have had the tube removed at the agreement of all family members?

Do you have any statistics?

In how many of the cases where all family members agrees to remove the feeding tube would you argue against it or protest outside the hospital, or file court action to stop it?

Again, I am not stating a preference here, I just want to know where this is going and why no others have been mentioned here.

[maine-iac7]

congress can, at any time, disband any court, or "reform it" entirely, except for SCOTUS.

Really? Wouldn't it be great to see about 12 courts in Florida shut down? Just for starters.....

[Diva Betsy Ross]

The first impeachment petition I saw for Greer was three or four years ago.

[stands2reason]

Think about it. How are we supposed to know about all the instances? Do we have cameras installed in hospices and hospitals around the country? Unless there's a family dilemma, it won't even make the local news.

[Charles H. (The_r0nin)]

Read my post then! As I stated, this is THE ONLY CASE OF ITS KIND (as reported even in the MSM, who was hardly her friend). And it raised a legal issue that NEVER HAS BEEN RAISED BEFORE. Clear enough? Now you have your answer. This case is recieving the attention it is because it is the first.

Your disingenuous dodging does nothing to change the issue. Now you know the facts. So, does the government have the authority to order you to not be fed, even by mouth? Yes or no...

[inquest]

To be perfectly honest, I've often asked myself the same things. It kinda scared me that this sort of thing might actually be routine in America. I'd heard of DNR's, but I'd never heard of court orders prohibiting oral feeding. That's just too creepy for me.

[concerned about politics]

If you guys had the chance to hold me down and carve me, I'd have to agree

Why would you hate morality or righteousness so much?
There are eternal truths about human nature whether you believe in God or not. Humans have both a good side as well as a bad side. When the good side of man and those truths that apply are ignored, liberalism sets in, and man kind begins to destroy itself. That's just the way it is.

[JCEccles]

It is impossible to know about let alone deal with all such incidents, so one must deal with the incident at hand. In this case, it is Terri Schiavo.

The pinciple defended in one is the principle defended in all.