Many people across the political spectrum are upset by what has happened in the Terri Schiavo case. A friend, a conservative, wrote the following in an e-mail to me today.

"The case of Terry Schiavo is really starting to show George Bush's true colours (colors to those who speak American).

I always thought that those of us who believe in the American Constitution would understand it. There are supposedly 3 branches of government, each independent of the other, to ensure democracy and prevent tyranny.

In addition, we are supposed to be the United STATES of America.
That implies to me certain Federal goverment responsibilities and seperate States rights.

On both of these issues, George Bush has failed his educational requirements.
It is not appropriate for the Congress and Senate to interfere with judicial branch decisions.
It is also not appropriate for the Congress and Senate to interfere with States rights.

Now for the real hypocrisy. The Defense of Marriage Act. Are we really enforcing the Defense of Marriage Act by inserting the Congress and Senate to divide two spouses in very personal life and death decisions.

The current administration talks about states rights governing marriages, and at the same time wants to pass a Federal Amendment to overrule states rights, and eliminate a class of people.

I believe the only Amendment to exclude anything was Prohibition, and look where that ended up. (Though promoting a liquor store on every corner is not ideal, either)

It's time we had a leader who truly believes in "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"."

And to that I say, A-men!