ABC NEWS released a new poll today on the Schiavo issue. It speaks for itself:
Americans broadly and strongly disapprove of federal intervention in the Terri Schiavo case, with sizable majorities saying Congress is overstepping its bounds for political gain.You know, there seems to be a feeding frenzy mindset on the Hill. The GOP is in power, absolute power they seem to feel. And that means they can and will do whatever they want. But, they are increasingly out of touch with the real world. And, even the public knows that this is pure politics.
The public, by 63 percent-28 percent, supports the removal of Schiavo's feeding tube, and by a 25-point margin opposes a law mandating federal review of her case. Congress passed such legislation and President Bush signed it early today.
That legislative action is distinctly unpopular: Not only do 60 percent oppose it, more — 70 percent — call it inappropriate for Congress to get involved in this way. And by a lopsided 67 percent-19 percent, most think the elected officials trying to keep Schiavo alive are doing so more for political advantage than out of concern for her or for the principles involved.
I found this part of the ABC poll very interesting, because it means people are really discussing the Schiavo case and how it could affect them:
This ABC News poll also finds that the Schiavo case has prompted an enormous level of personal discussion: Half of Americans say that as a direct result of hearing about this case, they've spoken with friends or family members about what they'd want done if they were in a similar condition. Nearly eight in 10 would not want to be kept alive.The poll also found strong intensity in the level of opposition to what Congress did.
It's almost like Americans are getting the "ick factor" from Tom DeLay and company. The GOP is really becoming creepier by the day.
