"When the fervor of political passions moves the executive and legislative branches to act in ways inimical to basic constitutional principles, it is the duty of the judiciary to intervene. We must conscientiously guard the independence of our judiciary and safeguard the Constitution, even in the face of the unfathomable human tragedy that has befallen Mrs. Schiavo and her family." - Judge Stanley F. Birch in the latest round of this political nightmare.

Anything to distract from the gay hookers having security clearance access to the White House, right?