CNN POLL: Has the Terri Schiavo case become too politicized?

[liberal N proud]

Yes 91% 18639 votes

No 9% 1781 votes
Total: 20420 votes

Doesn't need our help but never the less
http://www.cnn.com/

[katinmn]

1. Ha! voted anyway

[Norquist Nemesis]

2. Yes! Absolutely, positively, unquestionably, YES YES YES!

It's a mockery of our whole system of government and a crying shame.

The 1781 voting yes are probably on the Moral Majority mailing list.

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[Bridget Burke]

7. The issue has been politicized far too long.

The Republicans found something to toss the Right to Lifers. Tom DeLay is involved.

Quite a few people have faced end-of-life issues with family members. Or they're looking into their own future. And they don't want the government interfering.

Do you "get it" now?

[Dhalgren]

8. The fact that a large number of people can see

that this issue is being used for political gain among the republicans will no doubt scare a fair number of the Emperor's supporters. They may need to figure out how to spin this better. Welcome to DU...

[katinmn]

13. what don't you get? Repubs are using Terry Schiavo's body

for political gain.

That's a sin in my book.

Shame on them. Blecchh!!

[ohio_liberal]

15. The question asked is:

Has the Terri Schiavo case become too politicized?

[Wickerman]

4. Better phrasing would've been

Could the Schiavo case become any more politicized?

It should still net a 91% to 9% split.

[Norquist Nemesis]

5. Don't forget to vote on this one as well...

http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/lou.dobbs.tonight/

LOU DOBBS TONIGHT QUICKVOTE
Who do you believe should decide Terri Schiavo's fate?


Courts 7% 449 votes

Congress 2% 119 votes

Parents 25% 1640 votes

Husband 66% 4347 votes
Total: 6555 votes

[Junkdrawer]

6. I think Rove has been hitting the Everclear. Waaay too obvious...

Psst, Turd Blossom..

Your propaganda is getting just a tad over the top. You may want to tone it down a bit.

[Dhalgren]

11. Yeah, the republicans may have just "jumped the shark"

on this one. Lots and lots of people are seeing this whole fiasco for exactly what it is - heartless manipulation of a family tragedy for political gain. Republicans are showing themselves as not being human, at all...

[Junkdrawer]

16. No question. This one will make the history books...

PoliSci and journalism classes will be studying this one for years to come.

[seabeyond]

9. they need to be more specific, has republicans politicized

this leaves it open and the repugs another out, that it is both parties doing this, and that is a no

the yes is the rpugs have abused the power and politicized this

[KharmaTrain]

10. How About "Has CNNServative Exploited This Story Enough"

That'd be my poll...

This decrepid network has tried to make this non-story their own...for cheap, easy "news" they can control. After the last elections somehow this network (and MSGOP followed) saw in the election data and other research that "faith based" programming draws and audience and sells...and ever since they've put subliminal religious (predominately xtian) messages into their stories and the way they're covered.

No one was informed about the facts in this case...just what the right wing wanted to blast and distort...using doctored, old videos and "experts" who have no knowledge of either the case or even that type of medicine. Kinda like Frist...a heart doctor trying to diagnose Terri's condition...CNNServative didn't even mention this major discrepency.

While scanning around, I saw Larry King Dead showing a Schiavo show...whose there? The parents and their fundie lawyer...without anyone representing the other side...except for King's occasional gfaw about attempting to be fair. This network took a position on a news story and skewed their coverage to exploit it for their benefit. Shameless.

[clem_c_rock]

12. I know, I'm a dick, but I really think this is another smoke screen.

We have Major problems right now that will affect millions for future generations. We are seeing the US economy teetering on the brink of a financial disaster never seen before, we have a mainstream press that will not report anything but lies, we have an administration w/ a preemptive agenda that might spin us into WWIII.

I know this Terri Schiavo case has implications for us all but, does it have to take up 90% of DU's discussion?


If I post anything about Falluja, it get's about 2 responses. I think we need to diversify the discussions here.

[peacetalksforall]

14. I don't criticize the parents for fighting, I criticize them for blatant

political comments. I thought it was unforgiveable. They could have proceeded with humility and tact instead of making a political stataement.

I hope we come out of this with the law clarified so that politicians can't use this type of family issue for another political stunt.

As it stands now...even a living will isn't going to work for these opportunists.

[in_cog_ni_to]

17. voted. 91 yes 9 no Sheesh. So glad our government works for the people

:eyes:

Has the Terri Schiavo case become too politicized?

Yes 91% 24632 votes

No 9% 2324 votes
Total: 26956 votes

[Junkdrawer]

18. Hehe.. Now 92% to 8%...

Yes 92% 37170 votes

No 8% 3440 votes

[Junkdrawer]

22. Holding at 92% with 59781total votes...

:evilgrin:

[Junkdrawer]

25. Holding at 92% with 108,024 total votes

Can you say "jumped the shark"...

[dzika]

19. Way to go for the tough questions CNN...

Even my Bush-supporting Republican friends (here in NC) agree with this poll.

[Kota]

20. 92% yes

[newportdadde]

21. Does the Pope crap in the woods?

[Junkdrawer]

23. Kick

:kick:

[Moosepoop]

24. Why the disclaimer on CNN?

About an hour ago, I was watching CNN when they announced the poll results. There were two poll questions concerning the Schiavo issue, including the one about whether it's too politicized, and also who should be the decision-maker in this case -- the courts, politicians, the parents, or the husband. The overwhelming majority said it should be the husband, and of course, also said the whole thing is too politicized.

After these results were announced, one of the talking heads issued a disclaimer to the viewing audience, reminding us that these results only represented the people who had actually responded to the online poll. (Gee.... ya think????)

My question is: Do they issue this verbal disclaimer every time they show poll results, or only when the results don't reflect the right-wing position? I don't watch CNN enough to know for sure.