It's odd that I ever find myself in agreement with Boehlert when he is at odds with other Republican legislators. But, this time, I believe he is right. I feel sorry for Mrs. Schiavo's family and for her and their situation. I'm not even arguing that removal of the feeding tube is the right thing. But I don't think this is an issue for Congress.
Trying to murder Terri Schiavo is indeed a pittiless way to kill a human being. I would not do this to a dog or a cat.
I would not want this done unto me either! God forbid!
Earlier this month, the Vatican's point man on bioethical issues, Monsignor Elio Sgreccia, said removing Schiavo's breathing tube would be a direct act of euthanasia and "a pitiless way to kill."
I'm in agreement with you. If being consistent in our beliefs about states's rights makes us members of the Death Cult, so be it. I've been called worse.
I said this on another court - and I'll repeat it here:
"The biggest problem I see is that the PUBLIC does not know that the Constitution specifically gives REGULATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURTS .... TO CONGRESS. The founders knew judges would be appointed NOT ELECTED - and the final judgement must rest with people who are elected representatives of the people."
The judge who is sitting on this case was just appointed to that position in 1990 - because a NEW COURT WAS CREATED BY CONGRESS.
"The democrats DON'T WANT THE PUBLIC TO KNOW about Congress' authority over the courts .. because if the public knows that the USSC IS NOT the final arbitor of THE LAW - then the democrats cannot get their agenda implemented - NO WONDER THEY'RE MAD!! LOL!!"