I can't see why Freepers are so adamant about keeping this poor woman alive. If I came across a dog in that condition, I would shoot it. Granted, people ain't dogs, but I would not want to be kept alive in a near-vegetable state. It's just cruel.
Jail the husband and let poor Terry die in peace.
"letting her die of starvation and dehydration" is the method.
No-one is going to "shoot her and put her out of her misery" they are going to attempt to kill her slowly and painfully.
Otherwise, she is living in a calm state of semi-consciousness - thanks to her loving parents.
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Fortunately, for many stroke patients and the medical profession, people like you have not been in charge of their prognosis or they would not be alive today.
I suppose that you would also have "allowed" Christopher Reeve to "die in peace" as well.
They wouldn't kill the most horrible criminal on death row in this manner because it's inhumane, yet they want to take the life of this woman whose only crime was to survive her husband's attempts to squeeze the life out her. She has committed no crime at all yet they will try to kill her in a manner that is inhumane to animals. They want to remove food and water from her until she dies. Do you think that will be painless for her? She is living and breathing on her own. We are all just a few bites of food and drinks of water away from death. Her miserable excuse for a husband wants her dead and has denied her even the most basic rehabilitative care. He won't even allow her teeth to be brushed.
Her parents want to care for her until God, in His infinite wisdom and timing, takes her home. Why not leave it to God???
With all due respect, I don't think you have been following this situation closely.
There are videos showing that Mrs. Shivo responds to voices with facial expressions, she smiles, and her eyes move toward movement. I believe that I am correct in saying this. I saw a video that proved to my satisfaction that she has some awareness to people and surroundings AND SHOULD NOT BE KILLED!
Who knows what progress may be achieved if she had been (or will be) afforded specific medical attention. I understand that her husband has refused to spend money on therapy which could make a difference.
Someone correct me if I am wrong.
That "evil", so-called husband, Michael, Judge Greer and Lawyer Felos will rot in hell. Murdering someone because they are inconveniencing you is bad enough. Starving them to death is torture. The parents know Terry better than you or her "so-called" husband. What a sick society we live in that anyone could think this was OK. If they do remove Terri's feeding tube, maybe you should fast from food and water until she dies and tell us how it feels!
D. Thomas wrote a poem DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT. It speaks of a son's love for his dying father and the will to live. It is man's duty to fight for breath and life even though the hereafter is not to be feared. There is a better life than this one but it is man's duty to live.
Should one take an expedient view of human life or a sacred view of human life?
I only look at these threads now to see who is seeking some attention and then watch the flames begin!
My suggest is to RUN!