The case of Terri Schiavo

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I agree with Koko Ed and Jay about the intervention aspect. It is essentially between the husband and parents and no one else knows her personally enough to make her decisions.

I have only made a weak opinion on this because it is none of my business and my opinion will not influence any decision made. Also, I don't even think a big deal should be made out of this. People die EVERY day and doctors make these decisions EVERY day. People may argue that this is a matter of principle, and perhaps it is, but should we really be spending so much time and coverage on ONE person who has been in the same state for 15 years? There are so many other stories that deserve time and space on the air but are being neglected because of this story. What about the million car crashes everyday that could have been prevented? What about our education problems (ESPECIALLY in florida)? What about people dying every day of cancer? What about the debt crisis? What about our international relations? *sigh*

Finally my opinion: I want to know the likelihood of her pulling out of her vegetative state. I don't think it's fair to anyone to sustain her life. Of what purpose does it serve? There is a time for everything and she has been like this for 15 years. She was, I am sure, a good person, but things have changed. No one can bring back the same person she was years ago. I, however, feel that there is a more humane way to end her life, not by having her starve to death (although many doctors have reassured that this is painless). Finally, as cruel as this may sound, it is not fair to the husband. Is he not entitled to enjoying his own life? He has been dedicated for these 15 years; how much longer will this go for? No one knows.

This is my opinion, I hope I haven't offended anyone, if I have, I apologize, this was not my intent. I am open to counter-arguments (I love clean straightforward debates).