Why should I have to do that? Am I not allowed to express an opinion, even an unpopular one? I thought that was the purpose of Free Republic, to discuss opinions.
Granted, but you have to know that this is a gut-wrenching issue for many people here. Rights aren't without responsibility and sometimes the responsible (and human)thing to do is to wait until those your trying to have an intellectual discussion with aren't preoccupied with something they consider more important. Surely you're intelligent enough to figure out that things are pretty intense right now and this might not be the best time to exercise your "rights", it's called compassion.
Besides, individual rights (Teri's) count for something, too. Yes, her husband and HIS family say Teri said she wouldn't want to live like this...but it was a casual conversation in a restaurant after visiting a sick relative. And, Teri's friends and family, who should at least be given a chance to speak in court (after all if she were on trial for murder, the defense would be able to put on a case in her behalf) tell a different story.
The other troubling issue is not allowing medical testimony from 14 other doctors into the record, who disagree with the 4 the judge chose to include(3 of whom are hand-picked by the husband), especially when you consider that some are considered the best in the field of neurology. If Teri IS PVS, then a few more weeks to perform these test aren't going to matter one wit to her. If, however, she's NOT and she's allowed to die, then there will be a grave miscarriage of justice.
Cindie
Very well said. There have been several instances the last few days that I have been tempted to post, but what would be the point? It is not always that important to me for others to know my opinion.