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03-18-2005, 02:48 PM
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It is turning into a kind of a zoo.
While I am sympathetic to the pro-life push by various groups behind all the legal wrangling, I think what we're seeing is the result of a very aggressive effort by Terry Schiavo's PARENTS to not pull the plug. I don't think this case would have made the headlines without the parents.  |
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03-18-2005, 03:51 PM
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She made her wishes known to her husband and 2 others - no feeding tubes. Unfort. she didn't put it in writing.
Her husband has said that he has spent many times the insurance money in lawyer fee trying to get hie wifes wishes taken care of.
I agree, sad.
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03-18-2005, 04:11 PM
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Stuck In Reality
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Holden MA
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To many heartfelt opinions. I feel for the family and the husband. I personally would not want to live like that.
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Go Ugly Early 
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03-18-2005, 11:30 PM
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Location: Whitman,Ma.
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My Dad passed a couple of years ago..He had a stroke while in the hospital..He couldnt speak but he seemed to recognize family..But as he progressed he was just laying there mostly out of it...We as a family were told that at his age he would not recover..The only thing keeping him alive was the feeding tube..They gave us the option to remove the tube which we debated..Ultimately it was up to Mom...Thank God my Dad passed before she she had to make that descion...A very hard decsion for anybody..Hopefully will not have to go thru that again...
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I'm going where I'm going... 
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03-21-2005, 08:16 AM
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I read that the eye movements may be a result of a reaction from the brain stem developing as opposed to the higher level, upper part of the brain. The drs. said that if you come out of a coma and don't respond fully in a very short time, this is what you are seeing and is a very, bad sign.
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03-21-2005, 12:15 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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I agree that this is a terrible situation, however she has been in this condition for quite sometime, and as someone mentioned, there were three credible witnesses (her husband not counted there are still 2)... If this women didnt want to live like this why has she been prolonged in the first place. I am not a parent and cant understand their pain, however there comes a point where letting go is the right option... I realize starving to death isnt a pleasant way to go, but neither is living in a vegatative state on a feeding tube.
I suppose if she put this in writing this wouldnt be an issue today...
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Bryan
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"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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