Comments on: Is Schiavo Case Hindering “Culture of Life”?

By: Just Me

Just Me — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 23:28:39 +0000

I don't think this hurts the culture of life. I think it is a good idea to have your wishes in writing, so that when things happen, your actual wishes are going to be honored. I think what bothers me about this case is that the "proof" that Terri wanted this is pretty flimsy to me. I am just not convinced this is what she wanted. Also, I am not bothered so much by the people who argue that they believe this is what Terri would have wanted, and that's why they think the tube should be removed. I am troubled by the people who make their case based on the "she's a vegitable" "her brain is mush" argument, because they seem to be basing it on their perception of quality of life, and in a way are dehumanizing her. No matter what, she is still a human being, and she should be treated as such. This type of thinking is the begining of eugenics, and I don't like it.

By: The Politburo Diktat

The Politburo Diktat — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 19:24:57 +0000

Living Will
I found some easy-to-use versions at this site. Many of the sites I searched for combined the living will with a health care proxy. For now, for me, the living will is good enough. In New York State, two witnesses (not relatives) suffice; a notary publ...

By: Steve Talbert

Steve Talbert — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 18:02:06 +0000

How come no one asks DeLay how many people will have their tubes and plugs pulled because of the $15 billion cut in Medicaid pushed by DeLay last week?? What about the actual life of our culture? Was the Palm Sunday bill an act of contrition?

Although I think it's sad and hope Terri well, it would be poetic justice to have her Medicaid funding run out before the case is settled. Hey, DeLay, we need an Easter Miracle, Whip!

By: Solo Dialogue

Solo Dialogue — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 17:13:33 +0000

The Schiavo Debate Continues
There is a serious debate about this topic going in within the Republican party, and even among conservatives within the party, regarding Terri Schiavo and the reach of government.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 17:09:40 +0000

Being single and relatively young, I haven't. That's about to change.

Oh just blog it, they can subpoena it later. ;-)

By: Mark A. Kilmer

Mark A. Kilmer — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 16:51:42 +0000

Living Wills and the Culture of Death? Over at his weblog, Daniel W. Drezner wonders whether Congress' action in the case of Terri Schiavo will backfire, shrinking the "Culture of Life." He suggests that this could be happening with the new rush to prepare living wills set off by this c...