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Another story and excerpt

In writing some of the Florida legislators regarding HB 701 during the spring of 2005, directly related to the Terri Schiavo case, the concerns were simple--- protect the incapacitated, particularly those unable to state their wishes in regard to withdrawing nutrition and hydration. After all, we cannot provide care and protect our patients if we do not know their wishes.

Compassion and Reasoning of Florida Legislators

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A big story of today is the dilemma in Israel. Israel Insider highlights the story of what they face for Sharon. The story is repeated throughout the rest of the news media, but repeats a consistent theme. The old falsehood returns that Terry died because of feeding tube removal. I doubt anyone is toying with the thought of dehydrating Sharon or others to death.

Sharon's struggle highlights fault lines between Jewish traditions and medical advances

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The undue burdens currently placed on many physicians and nurses are simply morally repugnant.

I was watching an EWTN program about "Suffering and God's Love" last night.

The speaker said that, often, new "rights" are introduced as if they affect only the individuals who want those rights.

The people demanding the new "right," say that those people who are opposed to the "right" don't have to personally chose to use it for themselves.

The speaker said that it is not true that granting rights to individuals does not affect others who chose not to exercise the right.

He said that we must realize that when options (like euthanasia) are presented as "rights,", there duties are imposed on others who become involved in carrying out those "rights."