winning the war of symbols: "The Republicans are using the Terri Schiavo case for electoral gain, after supporting bills that permits hospitals to end the lives of patients because they can't pay their bills.  They've become living examples of Alfred Adler's observation that 'it is easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them,' and they need to be slammed for it. It is hideous to use a human tragedy for political strategy, but since the GOP already has (and at least one memo on the topic has been found), Democrats weighing their tactical response should look at their options harder and smarter."

(Via Night Light.)