DeLay Cites 'Men in Black' for Court Reform

This is a problem the Founding Fathers wrestled with. They chose not to give Congress the right to fire judges, as they had seen how English kings had abused this authority. Only impeachment (which is very difficult) is permitted as a means of removing judges.

Myself, I think all this hullaballo about the Terry S case was utter insanity. While her husband was undoubtedly a *, he still was legal guardian. As are you & I of our children. Since when have Conservatives been so anxious to strip legal guardians of their powers? This could lead to a situation where the gov't deprives us of custody of our children, if they think we are less than optimal parents.

All this big gov't conservativism is leading us away from the ideals of President Reagan

I think you need to read my post again. What happened in 1802 is fact. Congress sets the courts. Congress funds the courts. How can congress not liquidate their positions when they control the cash? No sir, impeachment is not the only method for removing a judge, or any number of them.

I have to differ with you on the Shiavo case. If what was going on here at FR and around the country seemed liked utter insanity, it was nothing compared to the way Judge Greer ruled throughout that whole ordeal.

Yes, Michael was technically her legal guardian. If that were enough to give him the last word, then why the lengthy trial? Why any trial at all? No, they needed Terri's permission. Or, by Florida law, testimony as to what her wishes were.

In fact, it came down to this. Judge Greer decided based on testimony of Michael Shiavo's brother and his brother's wife that Terri wouldn't want to live like that.

But Judge Greer ignored testimony of Terri's mother and one of Terri's old friends that she in fact did want to live. Judge Greer ignored Terri's friends testimony because he thought that Terri was still a minor when she said it and therefore she would not have been competent to make such a statement. But Judge Greer got that part wrong. In fact Terri was an adult when she made that statement. He later admitted his mistake, but he said it didn't matter. Huh?!!!!

Congress smelled something rotten in Florida, so they said "Hey you, Federal Court, Congress here (remember us, the folks that pay your salary?). We want you to take a good look at this.

Federal Court: "Piss off Congress. Who the hell do you think you are to tell us what to do? Judge Greer ignores your supoenas, he laughs at them. We laugh at your request for DeNovo review in this matter. F@#$ OFF!"

Anyhow, I rest my case. There is no doubt in my mind that the courts will have to be reined in. They are out of control and will remain so until they are. And, we need to appoint good Judges to the bench. The appointments will come about shortly it appears but only over the objection of the minority party.

There is also a lot of talk about rearranging the Ninth Circuit court. That'd be a start. Not sure what they have in mind, but it won't be the same when they get through with it.

DeLay has been urging reporters to read "Men in Black: How the Supreme Court Is Destroying America," reports the Washington Post.

Delay sure is giving these reporters a lot of credit: most reporters don't have the mental ability to follow the logical reasoning of Mr. Levin.

Still, the reporters should try to read and understand.

Mr. Levin, would you consider running for congress?

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