please, no more threads on Schiavo

[wtbymark]

This is so much NOT an issue. It's an unfortunate situation and set of circumstances for the family involved. There are so many issues that are important, like; having the sunset on the patriot act, what about DeLay? he's not gone yet?, did we forget Gannon and the fact that his credentials were approved 2 months before Talon News existed?, what about the pressure on payola punditry?, what about the push to convince conservatives (not rapture thumpers) that the environment is important, and that the separation of church and state is paramount, ETC. This so called 'issue' is another diversionary tactic designed to preoccupy us and divert us from more important matters. Why do you think DeLay is so involved in this - cause he's in trouble. He's got something else to talk about now. Ask him an ethics question and he'll spew "Schiavo, Schiavo". I had to pull the plug on my father because it was humane, and IMO the same should be done in this case - NUF SAID. Let that family fight it out. We here at DU have more pressing concerns about our country, our political system, our financial situation. What we should be concerned about in this case is the fact that congress circumvented the judicial branch of government, a clear violation of the balance of power. Let's get back to the business of the people, people. Please. S'il vous plait

rant over

[penpal7]

1. amen to that

[ret5hd]

2. oh, the irony, the irony.

[shrub chipper]

8. my thoughts, exactly

since THIS is another Schiavo thread

[Cooley Hurd]

3. I didn't think it was much of an issue either, UNTIL Congress got involved

They made it an issue that we should ALL take notice of. It's pretty clear that the right-to-life kooks are blatantly trying to usurp not only the US Constitution, but the right-to-die issue.

This affects every one of us.

[blondeatlast]

7. I agreed with the OP until congress got involved. Now we see what

Ms. Schiavo's predicament is really about--and it's truly frightening.

It's about "life," usurping the power of judges, marriage, health care, bullying an agenda into policy, privacy rights, ad nauseaum.

It is right that it be discussed even if it takes the onus away from some pet issues.

This may well be the link that breaks the administration's hold on the people.

[mopaul]

4. like this one?

can't stop the flow joe.

[Jersey Devil]

5. If you don't like them simply click the "x" to hide the threads

I think it IS an important matter, one that helps us understand the divide between the far right wing and the rest of society.

[latteromden]

9. Yes. Good x. Hide all of GD if you feel so annoyed by them - I hid

the first five pages a few days ago because I was just fed up.

Use the x. Handy.

[ScreamingMeemie]

6. please, no more complaints on threads about Schiavo when the admins

have given you a perfectly usable tool to avoid them. :hi:

[cynatnite]

10. Congress pushed it to the forefront

Delay's in the thick of the Schiavo tragedy by using her to kick the courts in the teeth and render them useless.

Given what you said in your last few sentences you see the importance as many of us do. The next 24 hours will be crucial, IMO.

[amber dog democrat]

11. I think this issue merits attention

as long as the religeous right is being pandered to. I want to keep the focus going for now.

[Demit]

12. Then why aren't you starting threads on all those issues?

I notice you use a good part of your long paragraph to give us your thoughts on the topic you claim is so not an issue. All of which have been said before, btw--except no one has pronounced that after they offer their opinion, enough has been said. Who are you to tell people what they should be concerned about? Posts like yours really crisp me.

[lonestarnot]

13. Schiavo just a name now; Issue is now the constitution; Repukes are

killing it! So posts are important re this case. I am tired of it too, but it is now a political issue.

[mondo joe]

14. When are privacy and self determination not issues?

[mondo joe]

15. By the way, don't tell ME what to talk about.

You know how to not see it if you don't want to.

[QC]

16. So you're not happy at SchiavoUnderground? n/t

[Modem Butterfly]

17. It's a huge issue for those of us concerned with choice

It's a huge issue for those of us concerned with choice, for those concerned with keeping the Constitution, and for those of us who wish to control our own deaths in a similar set of circumstances.

I realize you're new, so maybe you don't know this, but you can choose to hide threads you don't wish to see. Try it, because this issue isn't going away anytime soon.