A Prayer For Terry Schiavo

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The only ones rushing here are Congressional Republicans. The Florida judge ruled the feeding tube be removed 5 YEARS AGO.

I don't know all the specifics of the case, so I can't say what her state really is...but the drama playing out this week is pretty insane.

-spence

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A few things sorta screw me up on this one.

1) I question the husband's motives. He stands to benefit by getting life insurance money. So he's all for pulling the plug.

2) Her parents want to take care of her, even if her husband doesn't. Can't help but feel for the parents.

3) She is in a persistent vegetative state - but there some cognitive ability (for example, can recognize family members).

All I can say is...get your living wills dusted off and make your wishes clear in writing (after you've given very careful thought to it). And if you change your mind, for heaven's sake get it updated.

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What sickens me is that this poor woman's image is plastered over every newspaper and headine as the poster for this cause. She certianly wouldn't want that.

I don't know her husbands motive, but I do know this. In a similar situation my wife would want to die. It's not in any will, but she has clearly said so...

-spence