So turns out spring break does not equal me wanting to write entries for this blog, but quite the opposite. However, I feel the need to discuss this Terri Shiavo situation, which has become absolutely ridiculous. Last night I was flipping through the channels and Hannity and Colmes are reporting live from her hospice. This is truly an example of an insignificant situation growing out of control for purely political reasons. Tom DeLay is having serious problems with the Ethics Committee and jumping behind a moral crusade to save Terri for his socially conservative constituents will distract the growing problems he is having. Second is Dr. Bill Frist, who Karl Rove threw his weight behind for Senate Majority Leader, but to many Republicans, he has thus far floundered (can't even get Judges confirmed). This is a perfect opportunity for Frist who can play up his credentials as a Doctor and get much needed press for a possible Presidential run. Last, this is a perfect chance for the Democrats to play up their credentials as news found, compassionate liberals. Capable of taking back the moral high ground that the Republicans are so good at always gaining.

So where does that leave us, well I have very little knowledge of the specifics of the case, just as I doubt many politicians do. But first, its clear that we should all have Living Wills to avoid crap like this, because I buy the Husbands claim that she never would have wanted to be in a vegetative state for so long. Second, ignore this, its pointless political dribble. The very fact that Hannity and Colmes would report live from the hospice is a sign that this is so ridiculous. Important things are happening in the world; Terri Shiavo is not one of them.

-Mr. Alec