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I am glad your not bitting.
Free Republic is not for that kind of debate, is it?

Stay here for a while.
You'll get attacked like you've never experienced before.
They're a vicious little bunch.
Reminds me of a cult mentality. from onyx

This did not sound very friendly to me.
Does it to you? That sounded like baiting to me.

You need to learn the definition of baiting.

I do not deny this is perhaps one of the hardest situations one is presented in one's life time.

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.