tony126

In the light of your statement I find invoking God's help very thought provoking.

Iginla

We don't know, that was my point. I was basically replying to the post that was speculating that he had "some sort of agenda". If others can speculate based on a few cranks phoning into a chat show that "the idea of an insurance payout in the event of her death is motivating him" then why not speculate that his intentions are honourable and well-meaning.

The man (IMO) is being demonized by a few who have no clue whatsoever what his motives are. Until someone presents hard evidence to me (and a chatshow doesn't count) that he has some sort of alterior motive he gets the benefit of the doubt from me.

God forgive that if the same thing happened to me there would be people that didn't know my wife judging her motives.

The sad thing about all this IMO is that it is now being used for political gain. Bet my bottom dollar this case is brought up somewhere in the next presidential election to score points.

Bluegrass Lass

I absolutely concur, CA. When the gov't steps in and overrides the wishes of the family due to nothing but political gain, this country is facing a sad day.

It truly, truly burns me to think about how much money this special meeting of Congress has cost us. They could have spent their time more wisely by voting on healthcare, education, feeding the homeless, Social Security, welfare, and God knows what else that could benefit countless numbers of people. Instead this was a waste of time, energy, and money. I sympathize with the parents, but IMO, if they truly loved their daughter, they'd let her go. Who would want their child to live like that? Being unable to communicate, feed myself, clothe myself or wipe my own ass is not living - I think they should just face reality let her go and quite wasting the country's time. I know that sounds cold to most, but there are more pressing issues in the world today and this does not even rank in the top 1000.

UJ_99

No it isn't exactly the same, but it is the principal I am talking about, and the fact that Bush signed the legislation, which appears to be completely against this current Sanctity of Life trip he is currently on.

This case is being purely used for political gain, and a smoke screen to cover Iraq, deficit and Tom Delays current indictments!

TouristTrap

This case has huge repercussions.

If she is allowed to die, in the future, if one of you receives some sort of brain-damage in an accident for example, your spouse will be able to withdraw therapy, food and water and let you die, without recourse.

A close friend was injured in a car accident, lost his hearing in one ear, and suffered quite extensive brain damage. With intense therapy over the period of five years or so, he is able to hold down a job, drives..etc..etc..He isn't the 'bright-spark' he was before, but he is who he is today.

A cousin of mine caught meningitis as a toddler and lived in a truly vegetative state for 45 years. But her mother would never in her wildest dreams want to 'pull the plug' on her. Cared for her all that time.

I can't imagine life without both of them around. I can imagine what her parents must be going through. If the parents are willing to take care of her, let them, don't murder her.

AmerLisa

Thankfully Bush won't be running next term....unless he "fixes" it.

AmerLisa

I may be mistaken, but quite frankly I think that's already the case.

Patrick

Thats the state law now, that is why she has been allowed to die, your spouse has the last say on what happens to you if you have no living will. Thats why the case is such an outrage, the federal government should not get involved in state law.

This was all a political stunt by the Republicans to please there base, instead every american should be outraged. Congress has not acted to stop 8 students in Minesota from being killed or to stop it from happening again, yet one woman in a vegatative state brings Congress to a standstill

g1ant

Congratulations, your transformation into an American is now complete.

Howard

No it's not. It's a constitutional issue.

Englishmum

No chance of that LOL!

What does alarm me though are reports from the nursing staff about Terri Schiavo's husband:

http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2...2/235813.shtml

I still don't understand why he won't turn over care and custody of his wife to her parents and just be done with it? Her parents must be heartbroken.

This is the website set up by her family (with videos of her) :

http://www.terrisfight.net/

elfman

NewsMax is simply NOT a credible news or information source - it's pure right wing fiction. Utter b*ll*cks. These are the same people who claimed she was speaking and begging not to be killed. You really shouldn't ever take NewsMax even remotely seriously.

Ray

Ever wondered why the The Schindler's did not want to use any of that testimony from these people since that 2003 hearing...

anotherlimey

I watched a few of those videos from that website and although she's certainly not 'vegetative' she isn't really responding to much at all; all I can see is that her basic reflexes are working, but that doesn't mean she's actually consious (sp?) of anything going on around her.

-tom

tony126

Absolutely right. You should listen to un-biased media reporters like Dan Rather.
Your comments detract from the threads point as mine does. IMO of course.