Supreme Court Opens With Assisted Suicide Case

Posted on October 5, 2005

Just as our new Chief Justice, John Roberts participates in his first case…it’s a doozy. The Supreme Court re-opens today with the controversial case of euthanisia. This will be our first opportunity to see a glimpse at Robert’s judicial philosphies in practice.

The US Supreme Court is hearing its first case under new leadership, concerning the emotionally charged issue of assisted suicide.
The federal government will argue that a law in the state of Oregon, allowing terminally ill patients to end their own lives, should be overturned.

The court’s ruling will have implications across the US.

It will also be closely watched for indications of the court’s direction under new Chief Justice John Roberts.

Mr Roberts was appointed after the death a month ago of former Chief Justice William Rehnquist.Source

It will be quite interesting to see how this case unfolds, and whether the Court and its new leadership lean towards the right to life, or whether it will tilt on the basis of States rights. The majority of residents in Oregan have voted on this law, but it could be ruled in the interest of the United States and its precedent across the nation in the pursuit of life and happiness. The controversial fact is that it hands over a right for the medical field to help someone end their life. Sparks are sure to fly on this one.

Of course the ACLU is looking on the bright side of suicide. If it leans to the side of State’s rights on determining this law, I fear it may open dangerous doors. When you give the medical community the power to determine who is fit to live and who is not…down the road you’ll get a zealot fascinated with death…just like ol’ Jack Kavorkian.

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The Political Teen thinks it should be a States Right issue.

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3 Responses to “Supreme Court Opens With Assisted Suicide Case”

Amy Proctor on October 5th, 2005 2:12 pm

That’s a no-brainer, that the ACLU would be on the side of suicide.

I think I’d faint if the ACLU ever represented the side of the unborn, the elderly, the sick, or Christians.
Gribbit on October 5th, 2005 2:35 pm

Sorry Jay, I couldn’t find the story. Then I got called away.
ArrMatey on October 5th, 2005 7:42 pm

SCOTUS should keep the federal government out of this one. This is a fight we need to have in the states.