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To: Neeka who wrote (105838)3/24/2005 8:17:41 PM
From: Ilaine  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793708
 
absent knowing, we must err on the side of life

I certainly cannot see how disputed testimony from credible witnesses with zero corroboration can rise to the level of "clear and convincing" evidence.

If Michael Schiavo says, "she wants to die," and Terri's parents say, "she wants to live," and there's zero other evidence, then the scales of justice aren't tipped in either direction. If the evidence is in equipoise, then the motion must be dismissed and the parties remain in the status quo.



To: Neeka who wrote (105838)3/24/2005 8:22:03 PM
From: Lane3  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793708
 
What I don't accept is people channeling TS's thoughts, wishes and desires out of thin air.

I can understand that.

So what I infer from that is that, absent a written directive, you think that the Florida law should be changed to disallow pulling the plug. Yes? Or would that apply only in cases where the patient's wishes are in dispute and the matter goes to court?


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