(ON CSPAN NOW) Congress may try to intercede in Schiavo case

[ryban]

WASHINGTON - Republicans may try to pass legislation this week moving the final decision over Terri Schiavo's life to federal court, a move they hope will delay the removal of her feeding tube on Friday.

House Judiciary chairman James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., and Dave Weldon, R-Fla., introduced a bill Wednesday that would allow Schiavo's parents to ask a federal judge to hear her case after the state appeals process is completed.

That judge would be limited to deciding whether withholding or withdrawing food, fluids or medical treatment from an incapacitated person violates the Constitution or U.S. law, according the legislation.

The measure is expected to be before the full House for approval by Thursday.

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http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/apnews/stories/031605/D88SBC5G0.shtml

[Mojambo]

1. Republicans are for big, controlling government.

It is perfectly clear.

[eaprez]

2. The sad part is that these people don't give a rats ass about TS...

...its all political.

[cynatnite]

3. If I send my picture to these guys will they be able to diagnose me? n/t

[uppityperson]

4. Terri Schiavo-Ambassador to ANWR!

[stevedeshazer]

7. You may be on to something

:eyes:

[OneBlueSky]

5. these people are ghouls . . . n/t

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[jefferson_dem]

6. What a bunch of fucking clowns! These so-called 'states rights' advocates

are hilarious in the way that they repeatedly seek out protection by the mighty federal "guvment". We've seen it with tort reform, medical malpractice, and of course the * v. Gore travesty.

A federal review as to whether her civil rights have been violated? Aside from the fact that these fucks wouldn't know "civil rights" if it hit them in the nose, how can anyone REALLY claim that her such a petition even be made on her behalf?

TOTAL CROCK!

[karlrschneider]

8. I mentioned this on GD while watching Cspan, didn't get much attention

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3285644

[roguevalley]

9. Unconscionable. Beyond contempt.

[barbaraann]

10. Did anyone else see Nancy Johnson (R-CT) stand up to the leadership?

It was amazing! She said what was happening wasn't democracy, that it should be handled by the state, and that she opposed the bill.

Thank you Nancy!

http://www.house.gov/nancyjohnson/

[leesa]

11. Well, they apparently have nothing better to do.

[Erika]

12. Theocratic fascism by the GOP

What a sad blow they are trying to place on our government and individual rights.

[deadparrot]

13. I don't know where I stand on the whole Schiavo bit,

but isn't this overriding all sorts of checks and balances?

[Erika]

15. Yes, several courts have upheld Judge Greer's decision

They also see the danger in the legislature taking over the Constitutional powers given to the Judicial system. The USSC has refused to hear the case.

[Catt03]

14. OMG

This case has nothing to do with the US Congress.

One question? How long are people going to sit and take this abuse of government and power?

[kainah]

16. anyone know how the vote came out?

saw some of the debate but not the outcome........

[footinmouth]

17. Sadly, it passed

http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=44510

[burrowowl]

18. God Almighty!

must be shaking his/her head. Let millions not have health care and suffer, but save a vegetable, who maybe he/she wants her near him/her.

[Erika]

19. This is indeed sick

The feds are now ready to mandate to the states to pay the costs of those the feds determine shouldn't die while ignoring the millions of uninsured poor.

Welcome to Bush country. Please God, let these four years pass quickly and keep our country intact.

[burrowowl]

23. This country has been going to HELL

in a handbasket since Raygun (I was in Europe at the time, couldn't figure how he won the first time let alone the second). Bu$hCo and Corp America have even more tools at their disposal and Americans have been subject to more propaganda and overwork for no gains since then.
CORPORATISM (FASCISM) in America seems to be in the driver's seat.

[bettyellen]

20. i can't believe this is going to the senate. that's so wrong,

[E-Z-B]

21. What a shitty week for this country.

[XboxWarrior]

22. Baseball anyone? steroids...

[zann725]

24. ...an understatement, indeed.

Ughhh!!