OT: Game, Set, Match--Legal murder by starvation

[gregebowman]

As one who lives near Tampa, I'm all too well of the Terry Schiavo case. I think the husband is a scumbag who may get off on not letting the parents see their daughter, who is slowly dying. I only hope that some Last minute court process can be created and that Terry can be put back on her feeding tube.

[Kamog]

I don't agree with euthanasia of any kind. If I were the one on life support, I would rather suffer than be dead. Even if the pain and suffering were great, I would still prefer to be alive than dead. Even if I seemed to be a brain dead, I would still want to be on life support, because there is always a chance, however small, of a recovery. Because once they pull the plug and you die, that's it, it's over.

[deccan]

Originally posted by Kamog:
Even if the pain and suffering were great, I would still prefer to be alive than dead.

I realize that this is a very personal subject and I don't wish to be offensive. But I suggest that you try not to say things like this before you've really, really been in pain. But then again, maybe I'm just squeamish.

[gregebowman]

The sad and maddening thing about this case is that Terry is not brain dead, but what they call a vegetative state. She is aware of her surroundings, and can respond to people. However, the scumbag of a husband and his lawyer have convinced the judge that Terry would have rather died than continue in this state. Now a special session of the state legislature is in session, and it looks like the first thing they're working on is giving Jeb Bush the power to stop this tragedy from continuing. Let's hope they're done before she passes on.

[Richard]

I would suggest anyone making a judgement in this case, to carefully read everything they can on it. The latest articles in the mainstream press smack of reporters not doing their homework and basing their information off of a snippet or two of info they have found on the case.

If you look carefully enough you will see how this is a tragedy, and it is unlike any of the common euthanasia cases that most folks argue over.

I have been aware of this case for over a year now, and it shows how disgusting humanity can be when people try to determine someone's self worth based on their own personal views versus the views of the person who is about to die. It also shows how screwed up the U.S. Court system can be.

And yes a will would have saved her in this situation Mephisto.

[Richard]

Update: The bill has passed the legislature and the tube should be re-inserted but the husband is trying to fight it in court as we speak.

[Roanon]

Originally posted by Kamog:
I don't agree with euthanasia of any kind. If I were the one

You should not generalize this. I respect your will in on that case, and I do not wish to force my point of view upon you, but please also refrain from forcing your point of view onto others. _I_ certainly do not wish to continue "living" as an animated broccoli, or worse.
This is a very difficult and personal decision, this should not be generalized or labelled with so-called moral standards but left to every ones individual decision.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

so, your convieneince takes precendence over another human life? well, your arguements are interferring with my enjoyment of life. should i get that sniper rifle now?

i should apoligize for that. sorry, Saber Cherry

[Cyrien]

http://www.rr.com/v5/2/news/frame/0,...~1~9000_528908

Just some of the news I got when I opened up my web browser.

[gregebowman]

Well, Michael "Scumbag" Schiavo will be on Larry King tonight, discussing his decade long feud with the Schindlers, Terry's parents. Might be tempted to watch it, as long as I can find a barf bag.