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On the matter of Terri Schiavo’s right to life, which occupied the attention of the media and Congress in 2005, Thompson called that a family decision, “in consultation with their doctor,” and “the federal government should not be involved.” Thompson added, “the less government the better.” ...

I don't disagree at all. Perhaps the state of Florida had an interest, but not the Feds, at least according to my copy of the Constitution.

If we want a return to Federalism, we have to start by being consistent.

You were saying — “I don’t disagree at all. Perhaps the state of Florida had an interest, but not the Feds, at least according to my copy of the Constitution.”

Well, with the Declaration of Independence stating that we have inalienable rights granted from God, our Creator —

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, ... “

... and the Constitution is for protecting those rights, among other things — I would say protecting life is certainly a fundamental goal of the highest order for the Federal Government, given that it’s in the first few sentences of the founding of our country and government!

The government needs to intervene, in all cases, to preserve life, given that this is a right granted from our Creator God.

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Star Traveler

Perhaps the state of Florida had an interest, but not the Feds, at least according to my copy of the Constitution.

"nor shall any state... deprive any person of life... without due process of law..."

You forgot that part.

If we want a return to Federalism, we have to start by being consistent.

These people don't want Federalism or smaller government or conservatism (and you and I understand the term). The want a big powerful government to inflict their will on those that disagree with them. As far as I am concerned, they are no better than the liberals who want to do the same thing.

It's a damn shame, but I am learning in this primary season that many FReepers are not conservative at all. They just want to be in charge, believing they are better, smarter, and superior to the rest of the country. As I say, just like the liberals.