The Cellar - View Single Post - Terri Schiavo's Parents Seek Divorce on Her Behalf

Happy Monkey · 03-23-2005, 05:14 PM

The Democrats reflected the general consensus of the nation, while the Republicans voted as a partisan bloc. Though I wish the Democrats had reflected the 70-30 consensus against Congress intervening, rather than the 60-40 split against reinserting the feeding tube.

I used the term "circus", not "national story". A quick mention on CNN can make something a "national story". This case became a circus when Jeb Bush involved himself. Until that point, it was two parties exercising all available options to the extent available by law. Then Jeb jumps in and says "I'll override the judicial system in this case!" That's what separated this case from any other dispute over guardianship status.

03-23-2005, 05:14 PM	#8
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	The Democrats reflected the general consensus of the nation, while the Republicans voted as a partisan bloc. Though I wish the Democrats had reflected the 70-30 consensus against Congress intervening, rather than the 60-40 split against reinserting the feeding tube. I used the term "circus", not "national story". A quick mention on CNN can make something a "national story". This case became a circus when Jeb Bush involved himself. Until that point, it was two parties exercising all available options to the extent available by law. Then Jeb jumps in and says "I'll override the judicial system in this case!" That's what separated this case from any other dispute over guardianship status. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]