Revisiting the Schiavo Case
As you have probably heard, Terri Schiavo's life is once again in peril. Once again she faces the possibility of being starved and dehydrated to death.
I have posted about Terri Schiavo quite a bit in the past. I have argued with those who disagree with me about this on other sites. One thing I found very disturbing and disheartening was that otherwise decent and compassionate people could actually argue in favor of withholding food and water from Terri. I know they think they are being compassionate and merciful. They think she is no longer aware of anything, that she's a vegetable, so it doesn't matter if she starves and dehydrates to death.
An argument people often make in defense of killing Terri (or "letting her go" as they euphemistically put it) is that her parents are in denial -- that they simply can't face that their daughter is already gone. But I for one am glad that her parents and siblings are standing by her -- because of stories like this.
I have decided that when it comes to this case, I'm not going to spend time arguing with people on other sites anymore. The reason for this is that it's frustrating and fruitless. I just get angry and strident. I have a feeling I may have even lost some internet friends over this.
For the latest on Terri's situation, check out the following:
- Terri's Fight
- Times Against Humanity
- Thrown Back
- Hyscience (Link found via Dean's World.)
Also, Dean's World is posting about differing views in the Schiavo case, and La Shawn Barber encourages the blog world to get involved.
Note: I have joined the Blogroll for Terri and have included it on the sidebar.