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To: XenaLee

So then.... you were one of the liberal-minded individuals that agreed with the slow starvation of Terri Shiavo, eh? Got it.

No as a matter of fact I found the murder of Shiavo to be one of the lowest points in American moral life. There is a huge difference between withholding normal comfort and sustance and not initiating or withdrawing medicines or treatments. We withdraw medications all the time, from chemo...


618 posted on 01/07/2009 8:34:19 AM PST by Chickensoup (we owe HUSSEIN & Democrats the exact kind respect & loyalty that they showed us, Bush & Reagan)
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To: Chickensoup

Yes, but when people withdraw loved ones from chemo, doesn’t that usually result from the treatment having failed and the outcome being hopeless? I don’t see the comparison with the topic at hand.

Terri Shiavo wasn’t able to make or communicate her own decision for herself even tho I do believe she wanted to live. Usually when people on chemo are ready to die they have signaled that wish to do so via a DNR or living will. Right?


673 posted on 01/07/2009 5:52:19 PM PST by XenaLee
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