I expect that the courts will try to make a just ruling, but limit the scope of the ruling, fairly promptly. I agree that they don't like being made the villain in this case. I also expect that the act will be declared unconstitutional eventually.
Have you read the Schindlers' latest [link|http://news.findlaw.com/hdocs/docs/schiavo/32105fedmot.pdf|motion] (20 page .pdf)? It's disgusting, IMO.
I wonder how many people remember [link|http://www.karenannquinlanhospice.org/new_page_3.htm|Karen Ann Quinlan].
:-(
Cheers,
Scott.