christian grantham
Christian Grantham was a student activist in the late 90s and later was a consultant to domestic policy forums for the Clinton Administration as well as events for HRC and GLAAD.
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March 23, 2005

Outrageous. Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) pledged to ask the House Government Reform Committee to throw Florida judges in prison for upholding the law in the case of Terri Schiavo. In an arrogant assault on the Judicial branch of government, McHenry said he will ask Rep. Tom Davis (R-VA) to seek the charge of "contempt of Congress" for Florida judges in the case.

But you'll have to wait until their two week vacation is over and Terri Schiavo is dead.

Republicans didn't like the fact that the "sacred institution of marriage" protected Michael's right to honor his wife Terri's medical wishes. President George Bush passed a law as Texas Governor that protected that very right. Now that federal courts upheld the "sacred institution of marriage," the Republican controlled Congress is threatening the judiciary with prison.

SCARBOROUGH: Tell me something Patrick. All you all, I mean, you all subpoenaed Terri, you all subpoenaed her husband. The judge ignored you. Are you going to find him in contempt of Congress?

MCHENRY: Well here's an issue. I said this Friday night that I think that judge in Florida should be held in contempt of Congress Because...

SCARBOUROUGH: Will it happen?

MCHENRY: ...he stepped in, he stepped in, and thwarted the will of Congress, and furthermore, we passed a law that specifically , uh, is worded for this case yet those judges aren't even talking about original intent from Congress. What we have here is an out of control...

SCARBOUROUGH: Will it happen, though?

MCHENRY: ...judiciary.

SCARBOUROUGH: I want to know is he going to be held in contempt of Congress. Yes or no.

MCHENRY: Well, I'm going to talk to Chairman Tom Davis about this and make sure on the Government Reform Committee that we bring this up when we get back into session.
[Scarborough Country - MSNBC - 03-23-05]