Posted on 02/23/2005 5:29:08 PM PST by InHisService
First, let me say I am a Christian, and am anti-abortion. I have read quite a bit about the Terri Schiavo case and my heart goes out to her and her family, and yes, even her husband.
I'm quite sure I will take a lot of flak for this opinion, as everyone here seems determined to keep this poor woman alive.
It seems no one is sure whether or not she is in a persistive vegetative state, and doctors on both sides are firm in their convictions.
I only know that if it was me, I would, without a doubt, NOT want to be kept alive this way. Terri doesn't have the capability to state what she wants, but had she been if asked the question when she was healthy, (as her husband states) most likely, she would not want these ongoing court battles, the media circus and the heartbreak for all involved. Really, would any of us want that for our families?
I believe in letting her die with dignity. I do not believe it is murder. I have made sure to tell my family members, if this ever happens to me, do not keep me alive in this state.
May God's will be done.
http://civilliberty.about.com/cs/humaneuthinasia/a/bgTerry_2.htm>
Yes, I've seen the videos. I agree with the above analysis.
Only by years of legal determination that the person to be put to death has commited a crime worthy of that punishment. What crime did Teri commit? Not obeying her husband?
People like you make me so sad.
My reactions are randomn reflexes then too.
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Thank you.
How long should your loved ones wait to decide to shoot you? Many people need total life support systems for only a short time. Many people can be rehabilitated from brain injuries. Many people stay in a coma for a week or two while recovering from head injury. You had better be a little more specific to those you want to decide for you.
and also, HOW you want to die. Shooting ain't allowed.
I can't believe you don't see the smile waking across Terri's face as some one asks how she is.
To think that you support this woman being killed, it breaks my heart.
Good Dog GOne,
put it in WRITING THEN.
I agree with you completely - But then we can't say it is God will that is keeping Terri alive and we shouldn't interfere - Because if it were not for man's intervention she would have died long ago (in the state of which she is in - years of being in a comatose type state).
I simply have trouble with the fact that if Terri did express her wishes of not being kept alive in such a condition...that we keep her alive under the guise of "she can't speak for herself" - When it seems she did already speak for herself prior to her condition now -
I also don't buy the notion that we are interfering with God's will in this case - I just don't except that -
I would want to be allowed to die,
GOOD PUT IN IN WRITING THEN.
You're acting twelve again...
I wanted to express an opinion and see what others thought. I apologize if you have taken offense because I do not argue with those whose opinion differs from mine.
"She'll feel no pain, that's what Morphine is for".
Unfortunately that may not be true.
I worked for a hospital who pulled the tube on a "vegetative" person. Whether she was like the lady who knew everything that was going on around her and could not speak or move, or if she just had the most basic of functions, no one will ever know.
All i do know is several of the nurses were crying at the lunch table. The tube was pulled, after several days, this person who never showed any response was moaning and crying. Perhaps she only had the most basic of functions but it hurt her terribly to starve. If they're gonna do, then give her a shot, don't starve her.
Do you believe her husband would lie if he were the one who caused her brain injury? Do you believe people lie to steal money intended for others?
Questions: Haven't you ever talk about medical care with your parents or only with your spouse? Do you feel those who have brain damage should be given physical therapy and rehabilitation? Teri hasn't been allowed even that much.
I tried to watch the video, whatever program it is using, my computer won't take it. I'd like to see them but alas, computer will not cooperate.
Great, I'm not Christian. So that doesn't apply to me.
I have had people close to me die and linger on in comatose states. You don't think I haven't?
Terri's "Euthanasia" is really her starving to death. It is the removal of her feeding tube.
What has happened to the Sanctity of life?
I do hope that everyone who is more than a casual visitor to threads about Terri has explicit instructions. If they don't, calling them fools wouldn't be undeserved.
GOD gave man the ability to advance and the power to choose between Good and Evil.
Terri's feeding tube, The cure for Polio, the cure for Small Pox, respirators are all God's Will. Man has created because God has given us the ability to create.
God gives man the choice to do good or evil. God is Good and so we must try to do good.
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