There's a reason why I've been silent about the Shaivo case, however in light of her death (and the self-interested horse-shit that continues to spew out of Washington--as we knew it would) I have to say: Shame on you, Democratic leaders. Shame on you progressives, liberals, moderates. Shame on you Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi. Shame on you Howard Dean. Shame on all of you who have been elected or appointed to uphold the law, to disseminate the truth, to protect our Constitution from people who seek to usurp it. Shame on all of you who continue to let spin and lies obscure facts (and criminal actions), who--in the same way you remained silent while 70% of America thought that Saddam Hussein caused 9/11--do not fight the charge that "activist judges" and murderous Godless Democrats want nothing more in life than a chance to see a woman starve to death.
Stop focusing on countering a slanted religious viewpoint and focus instead on the real issue: We need laws that equally address one's right to die, as well as one's right to live. Stop playing catch-up, stop being victim to their slight of hand, and make use of this chance for dialogue. Address the issue, not the spin. Do what you were elected to do.
Posted by Antigeist at March 31, 2005 02:51 PMPardon the language (and for the lack of anything better to say): The Democrats have been a big bunch of pussies regarding the whole issue. However, if you give it any thought, that's how they pretty much run the 'party' these days.
Posted by: Chris at April 1, 2005 12:47 AMalthough on the plus side, the fact that nobody of note stepped up and said what was obvious is probably doing more to get people off their duffs and composing living wills than any other DNR/ right to die advocacy movement could do. like, look: telling your husband what you want is not enough. get it in writing, because otherwise a number of people may prevent the person you told from doing what you would want, if it doesn't match their agenda.
so at least now people are thinking about that. i don't think americans in general are really ready to think about chosing instant death over slow death, yet, but at least this is something. the baby boomers will start getting alzheimer's soon enough, and then holland won't look so ...foreign.