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Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated
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To: Ilaine who wrote (105217)3/21/2005 1:49:06 PM
From: Thomas A Watson  Read Replies (1) of 793912
 
I see no factual reason why it is not possible Michael Schivo is not relating exactly Terri Schivo's wishes. Legally that did not matter until it was made legal by the decision of Judge Greer.

If I knew I would face a similar scenario to Ms Schivo, My instructions would be if I were in Schivo's condition, call a Priest, let me die and if you suspect I am in pain give me meds. It is not a given to me that death through fasting is exceptionally painful.

I want my loved ones to remember me whole and not have to live through the pain of watching me waste away for years. I know in time they will only remember that after I'm gone in any case. But I would give them more days of happier thoughts sooner. If God wishes I stay with my family, my body will respond an be allowed to cummunicate before it fails completely.

I would wish if I had parents they move on. I would not want them trapped in the day in and day out tending and attempts to confort me. I know they do it in pure love and do not see in any way an obligation. But I have the opportunity to go to God and my faith says that's not a bad deal.

From this perspective I have very difficult time condemning Micheal.

I wonder this week of Easter, do any realise the only eyes that see the Death of Christ as not suicide are the eyes of faith.

If people went on hunger strikes until Row Vs Wade was overturned and they died. Would that be called suicide?
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