Originally Posted by uno

Since when is Bush compassionate?

Anyway... It's her husband's legal choice. Her friends had testified to her wishes. A court ruled in favor of the husband and an appellate court has upheld that ruling. It's his choice based on her wishes.

This serves as another perfect wedge issue to drive americans further apart which is why it gets so much coverage and how W stirred up way more votes than previously in this past election via Karl Rove.