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I reject the premise of your question. Any mentally retarded person would far exceed the capabilities of Terri Schiavo. Mentally retarded people are aware of their existence, they know what they want and dont want, and they likely know who their caregivers are. You cant honestly say that about Terri.

You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about with that statement. There are varying degrees of mental retardation, some have low IQs with limited independent living skills while others are perpetually bedridden and completely unaware of their surroundings.

I've seen those videos of Terri and her brain was functioning, if only in a limited way.

Before you make such comments go to an institution for mentally handicapped people and get an education.

There are varying degrees of mental retardation, some have low IQs with limited independent living skills while others are perpetually bedridden and completely unaware of their surroundings.

Arggh! I just fired off a reply to Dave S saying essentially the same thing! That's what I get for posting before reading all the replies first.

I take it you've spent at least some time around an institution for the retarded. I get the impression that some people supporting the murder of Terri think that hers is an extreme case, as far as disabilities go, and have no idea that plenty of people are born even less abled than she.