14 years ago. Wow.
I remember the threads here. Some Freepers were pro-death, but not too many.
I remember Jeb Bush pretending to do something.
Jeb did try to help but he didn’t take that last bold step of bravery to save her. He caved in to the murderous weasels when he could have been a hero and taken control of the situation with his authority as governor. Oh well...
Her brain was half the weight of normal, there was extensive damage to every area. EEG showed no activity. The CAT scan showed the liquefaction of her brain. The parents selectively edited and posted videos to make it look like she was responsive but it was a hoax to manipulate a nation. I don't like hoaxers now and I didn't care for them then either.
Before this case, I had experience caring for my father in his final years. Among other things he too suffered hydrocephalus ex vacuo, for him due to his history of stroke-caused dementia. It changed him tremendously but it was clear *life* was still there. That's not the case with Terri. In neither case was there any hope of recovery.
The question remains with Terri Schiavo is how she got in that situation to begin with. The autopsy offered no clues. There was no cardiovascular disease, no indication of bulimia, no indication she was choked, etc.
If nothing else this case should serve as a warning to all to make sure their wishes are crystal clear. We were fortunate to have gone through that process with my father so when his time came everyone knew to let him go and be at rest.