What if There Is Something Going On in There? - (Terri Shiavo - erring to the side of caution)

New York Times Magazine ^ | 9/28/03 | CARL ZIMMER

[NYer]

This is a picture of Patti White Bull

Thank you for posting the picture!!!

I have just watched the usual liberal spin on major stories, as given by CBS, NBC and ABC. No mention of previous success stories, like this one. No mention of the fact that Michael Schiave has now denied Terri's parents the right to visit her in the hospital. The stories on all the networks were labelled: RIGHT TO DIE. What about the Right to Live?

The battle lines have been drawn. Michael Schiavo and his attorney, George Felos will use this event and the liberal media coverage to gain sympathy for their cause. You are witnessing a watershed moment in US History. Terri Schiavo's case will become the "Roe v Wade" of euthanasia.

[Salvation]

Choosing life not euthenasia bump!

[Ohioan from Florida]

I am so excited that you were able to get your hands on this article! I bumped into it the day after it was published, and had it sent to the Schindlers via Pamela Hennessey (she's the person on their website to contact). So they do know about this research. I tried to post it on one of the threads recently, but then I couldn't access it. I'm glad someone else was able to get the link to work. Good job!

[Alouette]

About ten years ago, a teenage young man, a friend of my son, was shot in the head in a terrorist attack. He was in a coma and vegetative condition for over a year, during which time his family never left his side and his friends took turns sitting with him, singing and chatting as though he was just his normal self.

This boy did eventually have a full recovery, although it took many months of intensive therapy and the heartfelt prayers of his family and many friends. Much later, he confided to my son that he had "dreams" of his friends sitting by his bedside and singing, and he wanted to sing along but couldn't.

Happy ending: today this young man is completely recovered, is married and the father of a lovely family.

[amom]

Very interesting article. Check out post 3 also.

[JustPiper]

Felos really unnerved me with this comment!

"The hysterical opposition to his case says so much more about us as a society." he said. "I think it says so much more about our fear of death than the sanctity of life."

[Steelerfan]

Bump for a very interesting article.

[stainlessbanner]

Many ppl in comas (or stroke victims) who appear to communicate little, can actually hear and comprehend their surroundings. Any hospice service will tell you to talk as you normally would around a patient - b/c they often hear and process conversations, but may not show any signs of comprehension.

[Xenalyte]

OT for the Catholic-curious: let's say my parents named me Catherine. How do I know which St. Catherine I'm named for?

[Xenalyte]

Okay, I'll ask: how does a stubbed toe kill someone?

[Darnright]

Bump and thank you for this post. I've been wondering just what a brain scan would show if done on Terri.

Of course, the chance of Michael allowing such a test is nil and next to none.

[TASMANIANRED]

Okay, I'll ask: how does a stubbed toe kill someone?

Gas gangrene in the wound. Never want to see it again.

[Xenalyte]

Eeeeeeew! I'm by no means medical, and those five words conjure up an unspeakable visual.

[TASMANIANRED]

I helped a brain injured patient wake up the same way.