President's Statement on Terri Schiavo

The White House ^ | 3-17-2005 | George W. Bush

[BobS]

The case of Terri Schiavo raises complex issues. Yet in instances like this one, where there are serious questions and substantial doubts, our society, our laws, and our courts should have a presumption in favor of life. Those who live at the mercy of others deserve our special care and concern. It should be our goal as a nation to build a culture of life, where all Americans are valued, welcomed, and protected - and that culture of life must extend to individuals with disabilities.

[attiladhun2]

Amen! PREACH IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS!

[Trust but Verify]

You didn't get the message by having your last insult of Howlin deleted?

[Tuefel Hunden]

The 14th amendment also says, "...nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."

If its illegal to starve an animal, it should be illegal to starve a human.

[getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL]

----> "If he does not take it, then you know he is doing it out of his love and respect for her."

I'll go for curtain number 3 -- he won't/didn't take the 10 million smackeroos, because he knows that in doing so, he can't get rid of the evidence (Terri.)

[Lurking2Long]

Is that what FR has come to?

It is what your ilk has brought it to...

[Howlin]

Oh, shoot, what did I miss? I do hate to miss its enlightening posts!

[Trust but Verify]

What power would that be? The President doesn't make laws, nor does he rule on their Constitutionality. He could issue a pardon, but she hasn't comitted a crime. This is Civics 101.

[Howlin]

Look, let me save you some time: here's my pings today; just work your way down them:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/user-posts?id=23612

[Trust but Verify]

Then someone should make an equal protection argument to the Court.

[Howlin]

But I thought you did not support the 'jack-booted thugs'.

No, I did not support the way the took that child from his Miami family.

[Cultural Jihad]

Careful what you ask for.

I understand the concern, but hope outweighs cynicism, and certainly takes a society further.

[Trust but Verify]

It said you like to kill babies and you're a sicko. I didn't hit abuse, but someone did.

[BigSkyFreeper]

The rumor is she is being given massive amounts of morphine to accelerate her demise (under the guise of pain management). If true, they're engaged in a race against the remaining forces of justice to end her life.

Randall Terry is a repugnant man. The Schindlers should distance themselves from a guy who goes cuckoo in front of a camera.

[Tuefel Hunden]

Agreed.

[TigersEye]

Good try. I already layed that out didn't I? Congress may still do it but the President can do what it won't and protect a federal witness subpoened by the U.S. Congress. Bubba got a court order can't "W"?

[Lurking2Long]

Look, let me save you some time: here's my pings today; just work your way down them:

I haven't got the stomach to read them all, I'm sure...

[Howlin]

Oh, another accusation grounded in reality.

[Howlin]

Well, then why don't you find somebody else to stalk?

[Lurking2Long]

I find it to be an honor...