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Old 01-17-2006, 11:42 AM   #3040
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assisted suicide

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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Looks like it was a statutory interpretation resolution. So I suspect there will be a bill introduced in the next few weeks to clarify that the authority extends to allow this. Not sure it will pass, but I bet one gets introduced.
I think that the most interesting thing about this case is that it looks like Kennedy is assserting his new position as the swing vote on the Supreme Court. That opening paragraph seems like a sign to the Executive branch that he's the one that they're going to have to convince from here on out, not O'Connor.
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