Terri appeared to be a vibrant and smart gal, and that has not been challenged.
She has been on a feeding tube for over 15 years. It is a long time and I have no doubt I would be entertaining all the ideas that have confronted the family and Terri's supporters.
If you believe in life than you cannot see any other resolution to this case. I beg to differ.
Those who wish to keep the feeding tube in says physical therapy might help.
If this is the case why didn't the courts issue that as a requirement years ago. It is unforgivable that anyone missed this.
Here are my concerns and why I am feeling the way that I do.
I cannot put myself in her shoes, the family or the husband. I can say is this a quality of life that she would wish upon her family. Her parents are retirement age. They have gone bankrupt to pursue this. They are older. Should they win then who becomes the guardian? Oh, I know the state will, and the state will foot the bill.
Another slippery slope issue, she finds herself with the need for a kidney. Why wouldn't she eligible for the kidney? One needs only be in perfect health to receive a kidney or any other organ. She is diagnosed with cancer -- harsh as this might sound -- do we give treatment and if so where does it end.
Now they say there is abuse and ask for 60 days. Why the hell did this not get reported long ago? Was it a ploy to get the extension? It is disturbing.
I feel some anger towards the justice system allowing this to go on, year after year.
I will repeat I am pro life and I may be the only one to say this and I stand by my thoughts.
I like many of you enjoy a good, honest and intellectually stimulating debate. I also know that we may not agree on all issues. But, we can always in the end be kind enough to one another and agree to disagree.
For me FR is a wonderful site to offer my thoughts and to learn from others.
My prayers for all.
Actually, it's not been 15 years as she was eating by mouth but I'm not on my computer and don't have the info saved on this machine. Terri was put on a feeding tube for the convenience of the nurses. It was ordered by Michael Schiavo.
Those who wish to keep the feeding tube in says physical therapy might help.
If this is the case why didn't the courts issue that as a requirement years ago. It is unforgivable that anyone missed this.
The feeding tube is inserted only at mealtimes. The court has repeatedly failed Terri and I don't know why. Judge Greer being legally blind may have something to do with it as he can't read briefs. I guess they're read to him.
Oh, I know the state will, and the state will foot the bill.
Michael Schiavo put Terri on Medicaid sometime ago but he and his girlfriend of 10 years both drive Mercedes, hers is black and his is silver.
Now they say there is abuse and ask for 60 days. Why the hell did this not get reported long ago? Was it a ploy to get the extension? It is disturbing.
It was first reported 15 months after her "accident" and was investigated more recently but Judge Greer sealed it. That DCF investigator recommended pursuing the case but everything was sealed.
They are older. Should they win then who becomes the guardian?
Missed this one. Terri's brother and sister have stepped up to the plate and will care for her when and if necessary. They are both involved now.
I hope I haven't angered you. I only tried to give some answers.