(I probably shouldn't post right now, since I'm not really in the best frame of mind... If something comes across as offensive, please understand that I am not meaning it that way.)
I'm going to have to agree with slothman here. It may just be the bias of the news in my area (which tries to set the standard for biased reporting), but it seems to me that a lot of the country thinks the whole thing was a bit of a sad farce -- and particularly with the President and Congress deciding to get involved.
Personally, I'm in favor of limits on judicial review. The courts are not the place to be making laws. That is what we have a legislature for. Judges aren't always elected. Legislators are. The ones who have to report to the people for a grade on their job performance are the ones who should be deciding how the people are governed.
I think that the intellegent members of the general public will get benefit out of the whole mess. This has really brought to light that stating, in writing, what one's wishes are should one end up in a vegetative state is a very important thing to do. I remember a friend of mine having to deal with a similar decision on turning the machines off or no... Having her father leave, in writing, what his preferences were clearly prevented more drama in what was already a very, very difficult time. I think from this some people will live and learn (if you will pardong the pun), and take steps to prevent their loved ones from having to face similar issues to what Terry Schiavo's loved ones had to.
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I'm going to have to agree with
Personally, I'm in favor of limits on judicial review. The courts are not the place to be making laws. That is what we have a legislature for. Judges aren't always elected. Legislators are. The ones who have to report to the people for a grade on their job performance are the ones who should be deciding how the people are governed.
I think that the intellegent members of the general public will get benefit out of the whole mess. This has really brought to light that stating, in writing, what one's wishes are should one end up in a vegetative state is a very important thing to do. I remember a friend of mine having to deal with a similar decision on turning the machines off or no... Having her father leave, in writing, what his preferences were clearly prevented more drama in what was already a very, very difficult time. I think from this some people will live and learn (if you will pardong the pun), and take steps to prevent their loved ones from having to face similar issues to what Terry Schiavo's loved ones had to.