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REMEMBER WHEN LIBERALS LIKED FEDERAL INTERVENTION?
March 28, 2005 - 08:53
When Janet Reno ignored state courts and physically abducted Elian Gonzalez from his family the liberals cheered. Now they don't want anybody to interefere with the state courts in Florida. The law should be consistent, even if liberals (and some conservatives) are not. CLICK HERE.
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I THOUGHT WE WERE FORTY NINTH IN EDUKASHION?
March 28, 2005 - 09:00
At least a half a dozen states, including Tennessee, claim to be 49th in the country in rankings of education spending. Some states include construction spending in determining per capita spending, others (like Tennessee) don't. That accounts for some of the confusion, but a lot of it is rhetorical. An effort to raise taxes. It's always about the children, you know. CLICK HERE.
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DID A U.S. AMBASSADOR LET OSAMA SLIP AWAY?
March 28, 2005 - 09:01
Apparently, our Ambassador in Pakistan didn't want to offend anybody by looking for the terrorist leader. CLICK HERE.
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HAS TOM DELAY CHANGED HIS POSITION?
March 28, 2005 - 09:53
The decision of Congress to intervene in the Schiavo case, when there are hundreds of cases each day when families agree to discontinue life support without media attention or legal intervention, left many feeling uncomfortable with the grandstanding nature of the move.
Now the move also looks a bit hypocritical, at least from the standpoint of House Majority Leader Tom Delay. Kind of makes you wonder what other skeletons may lie in the closets of those elected officials who have been so publicly adamant about this case, doesn't it? It is always a tragic personal decision, and perhaps that is how ALL of these cases should be decided: privately, by the family, not by competing political groups.
Some argue that the Delay and Schiavo case are different because one involved respirators and the other "only" a feeding tube. But if "life" is the only issue, does it matter how you sustain it? People may disagree about whether you should go to extremes or not, and people may draw the line differently about what they consider "extreme", feeding tube that provides nourishment, not; breathing tube that provides oxygen, yes. Both are necessary, in some cases to sustain life, and other organs may be working fine in both cases. But shouldn't we clearly define that line before we call anybody who disagrees with our interpretation a "murderer." Clearly the personal life of Michael Schiavo MAY be relevant to the decisions he has made with respect to Terri Schiavo's life support, and since the information was available to the court it may have considerered that in making the decision concerning Terri's wishes. But in the thousands of cases where families make the decision privately, should we require the hospital or courts to inquire into the motivations and personal behavior of the decision maker before removing life support? If an affair renders Michael Schaivo's decision-making invalid, shouldn't that same standard apply in EVERY case? Compounding family tragedy by digging up dirt on family members making life or death decisions would probably make most Americans uncomfortable, but if it is relevant in this case how do we really know if the same situation is occurring in other cases unless we look? That, of course, opens a whole new kettle of worms.
If we want to ban the removal of life support in the absence of a written directive from the patient that law ought to apply to EVERYBODY. If the sexual history of the person making the decision is relevant here, it should be relevant in EVERY case. If allegations of potential divorce or spousal abuse is relevant here, we should inquire and require sworn responses in EVERY case. The law should be equally and fairly applied (or ignored) in every instance, not just in cases where media attention or competing political interests intervene. It should apply if you are a creepy 6'7" prison nurse or a member of Congress. CLICK HERE.
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MEXICANS TAUNT U.S. SOCCER TEAM WITH CHANTS OF OSAMA, OSAMA.
March 28, 2005 - 10:00
When the U.S. and Mexican soccer teams met in Mexico City on Sunday, the real action was in the stands. Mexico won the match 2-1. But it was the booing of the U.S. National Anthem and the chants of "Osama, Osama" from the Mexican crowd when the U.S. took the field and scored the first goal that really captured attention. The actions of the Mexican crowd was disgusting; the silence of the Mexican government and the lack of apology is dispicable. CLICK HERE. |
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EVEN WHEN IT COMES TO ORDERING A COKE, OR SODA, OR POP, WE ARE A RED STATE.
March 28, 2005 - 10:09
When you order a soft drink what do you call it? Soda? Pop? Coke (even if it is a Sprite)? What you say is pretty well defined by where you came from. Check the map. CLICK HERE. |
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SCHIAVO COURT DOCUMENTS.
March 28, 2005 - 11:44
Many people have emailed asking where to get access to the court documents that detail exactly what has, and has not, happened in the Schiavo case. Here is a site with most of the relevant court documents for those interested in getting beyond the spin from both sides. CLICK HERE.
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STILL QUESTIONING THE SCHIAVO CASE?
March 28, 2005 - 11:45
If you have FACTUAL questions about what the courts have and have not done, this is a pretty good synopsis. A lot of misinformation has been circulated about this case, I have consistenly pointed out that we should look to what has REALLY happened not just what people say in forming an opinion about the case. For example, I did not know that Terri has had implants and that those must be removed by brain surgery before an MRI could be done. Did you know that? Perhaps that explains why the court has been hesitant to order a test that is likely unnecessary and could kill result in her dying from the dangerous surgery that is a prerequisite to the test.
You may or may not side with the courts after reviewing this stuff, and I certainly don't agree with all that they have decided. People can disagree on the importance and weight that should be given to various facts and evidence in a court case. But if you think that Terri must be saved in this case, shouldn't every other Terri be saved too, even when their family wants to let the person pass? CLICK HERE.
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BARONE BACKS CONGRESS.
March 28, 2005 - 11:45
Columnist/commentator Michael Barone says that Congress was not being cynical when they passed legislation to force the federal courts to consider the Schiavo case. Then why haven't they enforced their subpoenas? CLICK HERE
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IN THE SCHIAVO FUROR I SORT OF OVERLOOKED THIS.
March 28, 2005 - 15:25
Scott Peterson had not been on death row but for a few days when proposals from young women started trickling in. I know the dating pool is pretty shallow out there, but come on ladies. You CAN do better. CLICK HERE. |
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