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To: Road Walker who wrote (225642)	3/22/2005 12:40:46 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1572963

re: In my mind, they have been overstepping for years. This is just one more violation on a long list. On that point, today's NYT editorial: A Blow to the Rule of Law Published: March 22, 2005 If you are in a "persistent vegetative state" and there is a dispute about whether to keep you alive, your case will probably go no further than state court - unless you are Terri Schiavo. President Bush signed legislation yesterday giving Ms. Schiavo's parents a personal right to sue in federal court. The new law tramples on the principle that this is "a nation of laws, not of men," and it guts the power of the states. When the commotion over this one tragic woman is over, Congress and the president will have done real damage to the founders' careful plan for American democracy. I have said it repeatedly on this thread. The GOP does not believe in democracy. Of course, they would deny it but the reality is that they don't understand it and they don't like it. Its why I am worried about the Republic. It very much is in jeopardy. BTW the spin from Bush on Schiavo........its better to decide on the side of life. It makes his midnight flight back to DC sound so noble. Like Z, I hate them all. ted

To: Road Walker who wrote (225642)	3/22/2005 1:17:21 PM
From: combjelly	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1572963

"Living Wills" won't necessarily control medical decisions in cases like Schiavo's. I heard from a medical social worker who made it clear "Living Wills" won't necessarily control medical decisions in cases like Schiavo's. He suggested the far superior instrument is a Durable Power of Attorney for Medical Care, which not only indicates your wishes about live-support contingencies, but gives the person of your choice real control over medical decisions. talkingpointsmemo.com I guess I need to look into these. I do know that "Living Wills" can be overridden.