This weekend Congress held an emergency session to argue Terry Schiavo’s case. The House passed the bill on a 203-58 vote in an emergency Sunday session.

The Senate approved the bill Sunday by voice vote and President Bush is ready to sign the measure which permits a federal review of Terry’s case.

Terry’s situation is one that’s emotionally charged no doubt, and no matter which side of the issue you fall on you’re likely to have strong feelings. But what happened to states’ rights?

In our PC world we seem to place a higher emphasis on what makes everyone “feel good” more than what’s right or wrong. There is no more black or white - everything is a mind numbing shade of grey and we have to make grand gestures to ensure we don’t offend anyone. So much so that we’ve escalated an issue that is unarguably a states’ right issue to the floor of our federal government where it has no business being discussed!

Regardless of whether I or anyone else believes Terry should live or die, the decision should be escalated to the Florida supreme court and no higher. This is an issue where no matter the outcome a large number of people will be unhappy. So let’s put political correctness aside and put the power back where it belongs, with the state.

Yes, it’s a sad story; yes, I feel terrible for Terry and her family, but this is not an issue for the domain of our federal government. It’s a slippery slope, folks. Today they’re taking states’ rights for Terry regardless of the merit. What rights will they take tomorrow in your name?