Posted on 03/18/2005 11:52:27 AM PST by Deb
While we all wait to see how the Terri Schiavo case plays out and if the state is allowed to pronounce a death sentence on this poor woman, I thought I would take this opportunity to make a public statement. I'm assuming and hoping this declaration will serve as a "Living Will" since I'm too cheap to get a lawyer and notary publics are annoying.
Here goes...I, The Beloved Deb, being of sound (cough) mind and gorgeous body, do declare that in the event of some unforeseen tragedy that leaves me in a vegetative, near vegetative, semi-vegetative, comatose or overly drowsy state, that no one is given permission to remove any life-sustaining tube, pump or drip from me.
In addition, everything possible means to keep me alive and breathing, whether on my own or by machine should be mobilized.
I want all my friends and family to visit regularly and say loudly how much they love me. I want someone to do my make-up and put hats on me. Also, bring me presents. And it would be nice if Godiva chocolates and In-N-Out cheeseburgers (with onions) could be routinely run thru my breathing tube.
I want to be dressed up every Friday night and taken to dinner at Le Dome.
I expect to look really cute at all times and would appreciate it if someone would load my iPod.
Now, no one can say, I would rather die than live in a suspended state of nothingness. It ain't true. I'm stickin' and if any Democrat attempts to put me out of my "misery", I want them sued, jailed and publicly denounced.
Thanks in advance, The Beloved Deb
I'm with ya, brother.
Well the Schindlers don't think it's selfish. They are more than willing to care for their daughter!
ROFL!
I know...that was just to make the guys want to keep me alive.
YOu got it, babe.
You want a martini with that?
Apple, please.
Straight up? On the rocks?
You got it.
Me, too!!
Except I want See's vanilla creams and Round Table pizza, and I want my DVDs running non-stop. : )
BTTT!
I, ahem, will take care of your sexual needs, as I have had experience with women that might as well have been dead.
Hildy, I can accept that you've been extremely frustrated by the Terri extremists (although I support her life, they annoy me too). I can accept that you are a supporter of the right to die in the name of civil rights. This is FR, and a diversity of opinions are allowed and encouraged.
But when you say that it is selfish for disabled people to want to stay alive... I've got two words for you.
Eff you.
Same here but I'd like to add JIB tacos.
Where have I EVER said that I don't want disabled people to stay alive. Where? Who would ever say such a thing? I never have.
A prime of example of what has been going here for weeks now.
People are jumping to conclusions and stretching comments to fit their agenda.
It doesn't matter if you didn't say those exact words.
Whatever you do or say will be twisted like a pretzel to fit whatever people what to hear/see, even if it isn't there.
I know you didn't say it and would never say it.
#24 seemed pretty clear to me, unless we're arguing semantics over the definition of "disabled".
Actually, we are talking about definitions. We are talking about being BRAIN DEAD. I don't consider that being disabled. I consider that being BRAIN DEAD. I believe Terri Schiavo is brain dead. You don't, although all the medical evidence says she is. So please don't accuse me of something I never said.
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