A Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Understandably, a lot of folks are extremely distraught over Terri Shiavo's feeding tube being removed on Friday.

Starving a person to death does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment as outlined in the Constitution? It is so terribly obvious. Just because she cannot cry out doesn't mean that she is not suffering a horrible, lingering death.

I've been asked to link to a story asking Jeb Bush to step in and be a hero, and so I shall, even though my heart isn't in it. Quite frankly, I don't think it would do much more than delay the inevitable.

The Florida legislature, disgracefully, refused to pass a law that may have saved the life of Mrs. Schiavo, and I'm not hopeful that Congress will come through.

Michael Schiavo has gone to extraordinary lengths to see his wife killed, and found a willing judge to pass sentence. If no one will step forward to stop this execution, I sincerely hope someone, perferably a physician, will at least have the courage to end Terry Shiavo's life before her suffering becomes too great.

Florida has already shown it contains little compassion. One can only hope it can salvage mercy.

Update: Late Saturday evening Congress worked out a compromise that will allow Federal courts to decide Terri Schiavo's fate.

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