If conservatism in the American sense means anything, it is to support the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness outlined in the Declaration of Independence. The right of Teresa Marie Schiavo to life is in imminent danger due to what appears to be an unjust decision by Judge Greer, rubber stamped by the Florida judiciary, of "hanging chad" infamy. Supporting the right to life is a foundational principle of American conservatism.That's some life you're tying to save.
I'm sure if Terri had a clue as to what was going on she would be very thankful...
I'm sure if Terri had a clue as to what was going on she would be very thankful... I'm sure she would be thankful for the people trying to free her from HER HUSBAND. To the extent that Terri's life has been miserable, it has been a result not of her disabilty, but the man she was unfortunate enough to marry. It is abundantly clear that Michael has been trying to make Terri's life miserable. It would be craven indeed to suggest that such misery should be a basis for killing Terri when it is Michael himself that causes it.
If she had a living will indicating that it was OK to terminate her life by dehydration ans starvation, I would agree with you, Michael Schiavo, and Judge Greer. But no such document exists, Michael Schiavo's testimony is compromised, and Judge Greer appears to have rejected evidence that contradicted that she is effectively brain dead. Please note that a neurologist hired by the Florida social service agency has stated that she has been misdiagnosed.
Absent clear evidence of Terri Schiavo's intent, it is best to err on the side of life. Until there is unanimous agreement among all medical practitioners that she is brain dead, a unanimity that does not exist, she should not be put to death by dehydration and starvation.