Some questions:
Did the judge rule that Terri was merely to be removed from artificial life support (feeding tube)? Or that she was to be executed?
If she was only to be removed from her feeding tube, then why are marshalls stationed all around to prevent her from receiving food and water by mouth? When we "pull the plug" on someone who is on an artificial breathing apparatus and that person begins to breathe on their own, do we then cover their face with a pillow and suffocate them (deny them air)? If not, then why are we denying Terri spoon-fed food and a few sips of water from a cup hoisted to her lips?
If the judge has ruled that Terri is to be executed, then why is it being done in such a cruel and inhumane manner? Why is she being allowed to slowly starve and dehydrate? Why not kill her in a far more merciful manner, like putting a gun to her head and blowing her brains out?
Since public opinion polls seem to matter so much these days, maybe we should take a poll on how many Americans would rather eat a bullet than slowly whither away from starvation and dehydration. If they'd rather be shot than starved, then pehaps we could pass a bill advocating that all undesirables be lined up and shot. Wouldn't that be much more humane? /sarcasm
Unfortunately the judge ruled against her receiving any food or hydration period, wether it was via tubes or not... :(
If she was only to be removed from her feeding tube, then why are marshalls stationed all around to prevent her from receiving food and water by mouth?