[Superman]

I have remarked here that "freedom" has taken on a twisted meaning, for political marketing propaganda purposes. It is a buzzword that lemmings will glom onto, but when used by Republicans actually has a much narrower meaning. It now means "freedom from business regulations." I and many others have long pointed out that liberals favor FAR more personal and civil liberties and freedoms, FOR PEOPLE, than does the current conservative position. We point at the so-called Patriot Act, etc.

Well, the Supreme Court, largely appointed by conservative "presidents," is considering Oregon's assisted suicide freedom. This is a clear opportunity for an individual justice to place his or her cards on the table. This new fellow, who is clearly conservative and has vowed to "strictly interpret the Constitution," a buzz phrase for "protect freedom," will now begin to show his true colors.

I think this question, this assisted suicide thing, is the kind of question that is tearing at the fabric of true freedom in my country. And it's not the libs who are gunning for my freedoms. It is the cons.