Race for Life
I discussed the Schiavo case with my Wife (may Her name be praised!) over the weekend, and we really do not agree on this case. Usually the way this works is:
I’m wrong. I find independent verification that I’m wrong. I tell her that I’m wrong.
Then there are a few rare times this happens (and yes, it does happen. In some cases it takes years.)
I’m right. Wife continues believing I’m wrong. An event happens that proves I’m right. Wife is astonished that I’m right.
Well, I’m very comfortable in my skin with the feeling that I’m right about the Schiavo case. It all comes down to this:
Am I certain beyond a reasonable doubt (the criteria which I would use in a jury room to sentence a man to death) that Terry Schiavo is not alive and wants to die?
I can’t say that I am, so I have to take the next step, which is: Since death is irrevocable, continue the status quo until evidence arises that makes me want to answer “yes” to the above statement.
This has nothing to do with quality of life. It has nothing to do with marital rights. I don’t need to “trust” in “due process”.
When it comes to life vs death and there is some question about which path to choose, I say choose life.—————-
One more thing:
Notice how the Republicans stand by there principles and the Democrats compromise theirs (link)?
The Dems are whining that the Republicans are playing politics with this case. Given the strength of the Pro-Life movement in the Party, they really had no choice. But so what? If the Democrats felt so strongly about this issue, if they felt that Michael Schiavo should execute his wife, why didn’t they block the legislation that may end up saving her? Why did they compromise?
Democrats compromise their principles. Republicans do not. This yet one more reason why I don’t trust Democrats even when I agree with them on certain issues. I would much rather have Republican opponents who disagree with me than Democrats who support me – until it’s convenient to sell me out in the name of “compromise”.
You might disagree with Republicans 99% of the time, but when they are on your side you know that they won’t sell you out.
In case you are wondering, this is a lesson I learned the hard way over at the ITPAA.
