On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 08:50:02 -0500, Dave Hall wrote:

On 24 Mar 2005 08:18:34 -0800, wrote:

I seldom have anyting positive to say about GWB. I admit it.

In the case of Terri S, Bush is doing what he thinks is right despite a
great political cost to himself and his party.
That's commendable.

According to a credible poll, about 2/3 of the people who self-identify
as conservatives and evagelicals (Bush's base) *oppose* congressional
intervention in the situation. As Bush cut short his vacation and flew
in his pajamas to sign the Sciavo bill at 1 AM, he rather obviously
supports federal intervention. Partially as a result, Bush's approval
rating has nosedived 6 points (from 49 percent to 43 percent). Good for
Bush, he's upholding his principles. When he does something admirable,
it should be noted just as much as his many screw-ups.


This is an interesting development from an ideological perspective.
Many people, who are died in the wool conservatives, strongly oppose
government intervention in this private matter. While many liberals,
who normally oppose Bush, suddenly herald his decision to intervene
for Terri's "rights".

This issue is not dividing down the usual party and ideological lines.

Dave

My thinking is that whoever took this case to court the first time has asked for
government intervention. The inclusion of the federal courts in the 'due
process' ladder seems only an extension of rights, not an intervention.
--
John H

"All decisions are the result of binary thinking."