[robertpaulsen]

Certain drugs are approved by the federal government because they have a positive medical use. They are not federally approved for negative medical use.

If doctors wish to assist their patients in committing suicide, they'll have to find another way.

[robertpaulsen]

"Among the signal achievements of the late Chief Justice Rehnquist was his long crusade to revive the constitutional principle of federalism."

What did he do -- repeal the due process clause of the 14th amendment all by himself?

[Alberta's Child]

There is a serious lack of consistency among a lot of folks who are taking the side of the state of Oregon on this issue. It seems impossible to me for someone to side with Oregon in this case without also acknowledging that the mere existence of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is unconstitutional.

You can't have it both ways, folks.

[bvw]

Unlike the Linclon administration, however, I believe the voters of Virginia are adults who are entitled to make their own decisions about this important policy question, even if they disagree with me. Among the signal achievements of the late Chief Justice Rehnquist was his long crusade to revive the constitutional principle of federalism. That principle demands that the people of each state be allowed to govern themselves as they see fit, so long as their decisions are not forbidden by the Constitution itself or by federal statutes covering issues assigned by the Constitution to the jurisdiction of Congress.

It is embarassing to see a George Mason Professor who is pro-slavery. George Mason was anti-slavery.

[little jeremiah]

later read/ping?

[Mears]

bump

[Ohioan]

Bump

The antics of the Bush Justice Department, over this, are indeed one of the sorriest of the Bush betrayals of the strict Constructionist position that the President claimed, in seeking our support in 2000. There is not one word in our written Constitution, which gives the Federal Government any role, whatsoever, in making medical decisions. None. Constitution Of The United States

William Flax

[RobbyS]

Am I just simple? If the Federal Government may override a state law allowing the medical use of marijuana, then why cannot it override a state law allowing the medical use of poisons?

[Torie]

This is an interesting commerce clause case. I am not sure what other basis the Feds can preempt state law on assisted suicide. It is time to bring in the big guns.

[Salvation]

Don't know how I missed such a long thread about Oregon!

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[Danae]

I think Lund is correct here. Not that I LIKE living in a State ruled by the culture of death.

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