The Schiavo issue

[Claire]

Also, of interest:

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...avo_texas_dc_1

Bush said he stepped into the Schiavo case because the United States should have "a presumption in favor of life," but there were 152 executions in Texas during his administration, including some in which the convict's guilt was in doubt, critics said.

He only granted one stay. 152 executions? Holy crap! Even I didn't know the number was that large.

But in Tucson yesterday, he claims to that it's "wise" to err on the side of life:

A couple issues that I do want to talk about. Democrats and Republicans in Congress came together last night to give Terri Schiavo's parents another opportunity to save their daughter's life. This is a complex case with serious issues. But in extraordinary circumstances like this, it is wise to always err on the side of life. I appreciate the work of the Senate and the House to get that bill for me to sign last night at about 1:08 - or this morning at about 1:08.

The complete transcript is here:
http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/breakin...05bushtalk.php