Posted on 04/04/2005 8:06:29 AM PDT by tessalu
Vice President Cheney says he opposes revenge against judges for their refusal to prolong the life of the late Terri Schiavo, although he did not criticize House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Tex.) for declaring that they will "answer for their behavior."
Cheney was asked about the issue on Friday by the editorial board of the New York Post. He said twice that he had not seen DeLay's remarks, but the vice president said he would "have problems" with the idea of retribution against the courts. "I don't think that's appropriate," he said. "I may disagree with decisions made by judges in any one particular case. But I don't think there would be much support for the proposition that because a judge hands down a decision we don't like, that somehow we ought to go out -- there's a reason why judges get lifetime appointments."
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You've accused a sitting judge of an impeachable offense. Show me the court documents (inks to PDFs would be fine) where they petitioned for his disqualification based on prejudice, where it was denied, and where procedure wasn't followed. I'll read and get back to you.
Every politician in the country and every media organization was made fully aware of this more than two years ago. You can use the 'media circus' as your barometer of right and wrong if you want to they have no excuse.
And guess what, they were overruled by the Supreme Court. That same court has been petitioned in this cas, what, three times?
But to go after the federal judges in this case would be a very bad idea.
This case involves far more courts than that.
No. Why don't you elaborate on the intent of 65% of the voters in that election?
Oh, but I thought - according to the liberals (like you?) - that DeLay and the GOP helped Terri for political reasons?
And the Schindlers were losing more than two years ago.
No doubt! They have ruled that it is no one's business but their own. It would be dangerous for anyone to contest them now.
I am kind of wondering what you guys would EXPECT Cheney to say??
I mean, seriously. Do you expect a sitting Vice President to step out on a crusade against judges? Seriously? Do you think a sitting official would come out to say that we must attack the rule of law?
It isnt very likely, lets be honest. No, very likely he personally feels that the judiciary is out of line, but he really is not in a position to lead an attack on the courts. He will leave that up to people freer to do so. Like we Freepers. Like GOP activists. Etc.
Cheney has been a fantastic VP and in this I cannot find fault with him.
Ah, but it IS NOT in the statutes, at least not the way you state it. Perhaps you should read 38.10 again. The whole thing, this time.
He did, IMO. But it's blowing up in his face.
He should drop this. He will not be supported by the White House or the Senate.
You may go to The Empire Journal or see court documents at Terris Fight.org to begin your homework. Of course, simply googling seach terms will help you find documents, easily, on the internet. I'm sure that task shouldn't be too difficult for one who is so knowledgeable.
Good precedent. Let's apply that to criminal cases too. One court, one judge, one decision.
There's a reason federal judges get lifetime appointments, but there's also reasons why Congress can impeach them and limit their jurisdiction.
You're getting way off the subject. They were losing long before the circus started. There is no reason for the entire judicial system of Florida to conspire to kill this one woman.
since when does holding judges accountable for their mistakes/malfeasance/arrogance get classified as "retribution"? Gotta love loaded questions from the MSM!
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