Seen the medical evidence. My only question is why are they so up in arms to stop people from trying to give her food or water? It's not like she can actually eat or drink it then now is it? That is, if she is PVR. And if she is truly brain dead fine. Let the herodian lifer ninnies have her. What's the harm? If she is truly dead that is?
As a general rule hospitals frown on people shoving food and water down the throat of a person who cannot swallow. Letting a person die is one thing, killing them as some sort of side-show is another. And just because she is brain dead doesnt mean that she isnt deserving of some dignity. That is what her husband has been TRYING to give her. Instead her parents have turned her into a freak show and put her on the news. Thats not how I would want to die.
Hi Chuck, ( I feel like Peppermint Patti now...)
If this is truly the case and she can't be spoon fed. And if force feeding kills her is that not voluntary manslaughter? If they kill her force feeding her charge them with a crime then. Justice served. Of course I don't believe that. But no, people have already made up their minds. She will die. As for dying with dignity, I'm not sure what that means out of the spiritual sense. And that lies in the mind. If she is brain dead, as they say, she is already dead.
Let me share something with you. I have some friends who had a child born with Osteogenisis Imperfecta. The worst kind too no less. He doctors flat out told the parents it's better to just pull the plug. You hold him in your arms, we'll take him off life support. Then he'll go peacefully. This was true life support. When he was born his lungs were not developed, and he didn't even have the muscles to breath. Well to make a long story short the doctors get all huffy, they said "they had spoken" and they were doing their best to keep him alive. Well let me tell you something buddy. That is a very arrogant statement. The Lord Jesus Christ keeps people from going fissionable. And to take on the mind of God is rather arrogant. I hope you're not allowed the chance. If you gotta think God's thoughts you're likely to forget about me and I'll just implode. Nevermind the rest of the planet. Anyway, the doctors said he would live for mere hours, perhaps even minutes. He lived for nearly two years. Much to the chagrin of the doctors. And his parents took upon themselves to care for him. And he was doing well. But you know what happened? The doctors killed him. They didn't follow their own procedures. And they are human, and fallable. We all are. But to to so blatantly treat human life as something to be dismissed is a horrible thing. If it's worth fighting for let's do it. As Wild just pointed out earlier Mr. Schiavo says the treatments are dangerous? What? She might die? Okay, well I think I would take my chances...
Anyway, I find this issue very cut and dried. And it's pretty much over. The only thing that would be hilarious now is if she somehow snapped out of it and went on with her life. The wise are confounded with things they do not understand.
Now Preacherman,
I like your analogy. The child is a good one. And the principle can be seen. But I am trying to understand how to relate to you.
Let me tell you about myself. I am a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. And that He is God almighty, come in the flesh. He created the kosmos, and died on the stake. Then rose again in body and in spirit. And is now seated at the right hand of the Father, making defense for my sorry butt. And will one day come back to open up a can of whoopass, and rule for a thousand years. Before He creates a new heaven and earth. I believe this is all it takes to be saved from the penalty due a person's sins. Which is the Lake of Fire. It's not some work you do, unless anyone should boast on their good works. Likewise all will be raised and stand before judgement. For the things they have done.
Now I say all this so you know where I am coming from. And I don't care to really discuss doctrine. At least right now. And perhaps not in public. The only thing I was to know is what you believe about this Jesus Christ, the Jew.
Or anyone else for that matter. You see this whole issue with T. Schiavo can not be sorted out easily. And certainly not by the machinations of man, certainly not by us goofy guys not directly involved in the situation...but I do evil and good can and should be judged.
If my post offends anyone. Sorry, that's just the way it goes. They are only words after all...or are they?
