hugo Posted November 27, 2006 Author Posted November 27, 2006 The brainless are those that do not understand that even though two parties might be equally corrupt that one of 'em might better reflect your personal interests. Quote The power to do good is also the power to do harm. - Milton Friedman "I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents." - James Madison
TooDrunkToFuck Posted November 27, 2006 Posted November 27, 2006 Pandering to your interests in public speeches does not equate to actually working to fulfill them in any meaningful way. Quote
Phantom Posted November 27, 2006 Posted November 27, 2006 The brainless are those that do not understand that even though two parties might be equally corrupt that one of 'em might better reflect your personal interests. I feel the same way. Although the Republican party has done some shady things either as a whole or from time to time, I still feel they are the lesser of the two evils. Quote Blah.
hugo Posted November 28, 2006 Author Posted November 28, 2006 Pandering to your interests in public speeches does not equate to actually working to fulfill them in any meaningful way. That is why you check their voting record. Quote The power to do good is also the power to do harm. - Milton Friedman "I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents." - James Madison
ToriAllen Posted November 28, 2006 Posted November 28, 2006 Michael Schaivo was villified in the news media and by the religious right for making a humane decision. Wait until this boy is sick and dying or goes comatose, it will overshadow the whole Schaivo case. Michael Schaivo was vilified because the circumstances of his wife Quote Smart men learn from their own mistakes; Wise men learn from others. I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man.
Phantom Posted November 28, 2006 Posted November 28, 2006 Michael Schaivo was vilified because the circumstances of his wife’s condition were questionable. He moved on to a new woman and had children but stayed married to Teri for what reason? Oh, yeah, he had control of her insurance money. He refused to allow therapy, which seems a little odd to me considering it could have helped her be less dependant. He should not have been allowed any say in the situation. When he found a new woman his rights should have been void and a divorce granted. AMEN! Also, I would not consider starving to death, or dehydrating, a humane way to die. If it is a humane way to die, then maybe we should consider it for prisoners. It seems much cheaper than the alternatives. AMEN! As for the current case, I do not agree that a human should be discarded. I agree that due to advancements in medical technology there are a lot of people who are surviving that would not have in the past, but I think we have an obligation to do everything necessary to give every human a chance at life. AMEN! Are pacemakers an unnecessary advancement keeping people alive that should have died years before? Should we stop trying to save people who are in car accidents or soldiers injured in war? Perhaps we should just let the veterans who need medical assistance die, because they are a drain on society. Is that what you guys are suggesting? All drains on society should be cut off from medical assistance? AMEN! Most people looking to adopt want to adopt healthy children. Very few want to adopt children with special needs, and I respect those who choose to take care of those children. Every human should get the chance to experience love regardless of handicaps. AMEN! Now have some rep (even though you are capped). Quote Blah.
ToriAllen Posted November 28, 2006 Posted November 28, 2006 Now have some rep (even though you are capped). Gee thanks:rolleyes: . Maybe next time you could just tell me it was a good post...At least until you figure out how to use the rep feature. Quote Smart men learn from their own mistakes; Wise men learn from others. I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man.
Phantom Posted November 28, 2006 Posted November 28, 2006 Gee thanks:rolleyes: . Maybe next time you could just tell me it was a good post...At least until you figure out how to use the rep feature. AMEN! hehehe Quote Blah.
TooDrunkToFuck Posted November 29, 2006 Posted November 29, 2006 I'm against spouses deciding someone's life or death in general. I'd prefer the law to be changed so that the family decides it, assuming the person's said nothing about it in the will. The parents in particular, if they're still alive at the time. Quote
hugo Posted November 29, 2006 Author Posted November 29, 2006 There is a big difference between shutting down a respirator and removing a feeding tube. Quote The power to do good is also the power to do harm. - Milton Friedman "I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents." - James Madison
RoyalOrleans Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Michael Schaivo was vilified because the circumstances of his wife Quote To be the Man, you've got to beat the Man. - Ric Flair Everybody knows I'm known for dropping science.
snafu Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Exactly. Michael Schaivo would not have been villified by the media if the situation had been kept in the private sector. Instead it became a huge media circus. No matter how wrong Michael Schaivo was, the law is the law. He was within his rights. Yeah well Michael was a villain! Didn't matter if it was in the spotlight or not. That was the point. He wasnt' in his rights. He got away with murder. Quote "You can't stop insane people from doing insane things by passing insane laws. That's just insane!" Penn & Teller NEVER FORGOTTEN
RoyalOrleans Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Yeah well Michael was a villain! Didn't matter if it was in the spot light or not. That was the point. He wasnt' in his rights. He got away with murder. The binding laws of the land aside, yes... Schaivo is a miserable prick. Quote To be the Man, you've got to beat the Man. - Ric Flair Everybody knows I'm known for dropping science.
ToriAllen Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 No matter how wrong Michael Schaivo was, the law is the law. He was within his rights. That was the law as defined by one judge. That is the funny thing about laws; they can be interpreted differently by different people. Quote Smart men learn from their own mistakes; Wise men learn from others. I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man.
RoyalOrleans Posted December 3, 2006 Posted December 3, 2006 That was the law as defined by one judge. That is the funny thing about laws; they can be interpreted differently by different people. Deja vu all over again. shutter Quote To be the Man, you've got to beat the Man. - Ric Flair Everybody knows I'm known for dropping science.
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