Posted on 03/18/2005 3:32:37 PM PST by BobS
The case of Terri Schiavo raises complex issues. Yet in instances like this one, where there are serious questions and substantial doubts, our society, our laws, and our courts should have a presumption in favor of life. Those who live at the mercy of others deserve our special care and concern. It should be our goal as a nation to build a culture of life, where all Americans are valued, welcomed, and protected - and that culture of life must extend to individuals with disabilities.
Well, that's the law it sounds like you're gonna get; anybody with a feeding tube in them will have to have a judge take it out.
And who said I was not?
I see it; blatently obvious.
Another observation:
I can find a dinosaur faster than finding a Democrat supporting Terri.
Occam's Razor: the simplest answer is probably the correct one.
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I agree, what we do with our bodies is answerable to God, not government. If I was in a vegetative state I would like the plug to be pulled and my body donated to research. I'll answer to God for it, not whatever political party happens to be taking up empty space in Washington.
He's also nutty as a fruit cake. Jeb should be dragging him off for a sanity hearing.
not if they have left written instructions to the contrary. Terri Schiavo, who left no such instruction, does not have to die to guarantee that those who HAVE left written living wills have their wishes carried out. this is really very simple. life cannot be deprived based on unsubstantiated hearsay. not in a civilized society.
I see once again you are reduced to specious boilerplate.
The facts seem to be like kryptonite to you.
I'm sure lots and lots of folks would like to contact you directly.
Remember, you're a famous person on FR!
Exactly. I hope people all over the country are writing out precise living wills as we type.
What do you think the chances of that are?
Now, now, he needs what he can get.
in the case of SILENCE, the presumption has to be LIFE. period.
Why did Greer have this to say about this?
He just blew it off, called it interesting, while it seems to provide a clue (and that's a dry, humerous understatement to anyone following this case) as to how Terri entered her condition. Michael has had control on release of all evidence in this case, including that which could convict him. What is sicker is the notion that someone could say he's exercising his fifth ammendment rights by preventing such evidence - and he DOES HAVE THAT POWER, as Terri's legal guardian. Now, WHY does he have that power? He's not her husband for all intents and purpose, only according to the LETTER of the LAW.
This,
* that a man could legally kill the wife who is arguably disabled because of previous violence against her by the same man
* that this man, as her legal guardian, has control over the release or nonrelease of all evidence in the case, incl. that which could indict him
is reprehensible to a sense of justice and indicates a weakness in either a) our law, or b) our judiciary.
Finally, I truly question the motives of those who appeal continually to the letter of the law while ignoring the clear spirit thereof.
Rom. 13:3 [KJV] For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
What happens when the "rulers" (judges in this case) are crooked (and yes, that does happen and the Bible is replete with such instances - Herod, Pilate, Xerxes, Ahab, etc.)?
Three people testified she had said she didn't want to die like this. (I heard this just today on MSNBC).
Prayers for Terri and her family.
I believe that you're posting to the wrong person. Since you did, what's your point? I'm intrested.
It should be the natural roles of all people to protect innocent life.
precise living wills? terri is not on record ANYWHERE with respect to this issue. and a conflicted beyond belief husband should not be permitted to inject unsubstantiated hearsay as the embodiment of her wishes.
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