[Celtjew Libertarian]

It wouldn't surprise me if Michael Schiavo murdered his wife. However, seeing the federal government intrude in this tragedy made me consider voting Democratic at the Congressional level for the first time since 1988.

Mind you, every time Howard Dean opens his mouth, I'm reminded of why I vote GOP.

[Dolphy]

However, seeing the federal government intrude in this tragedy made me consider voting Democratic at the Congressional level for the first time since 1988.

Actually, I saw it as quite the opposite, that is I saw it as the State of Florida using evidence that wouldn't meet the standards required in a criminal case, to prove the wishes of a human being. I saw them using popular opinion polls to bolster their case. And I saw them use the testimony of a priest, who didn't know Terry Schiavo, to determine if she was a practicing Catholic.

It's unfortunate that the whole debate became lost in the spin of either side because there were very troubling issues not discussed. The Democrats can talk about the government intruding but in fact they were defending the government's right to determine when they can intrude.

[supercat]

It wouldn't surprise me if Michael Schiavo murdered his wife. However, seeing the federal government intrude in this tragedy made me consider voting Democratic at the Congressional level for the first time since 1988.

Did Terri Schiavo receive the full benefit of equal protection under law? If not, Congress had the authority to try to correct the situation.