Burden of Proof: The Killing of Terri Schiavo

Washington Dispatch ^ | October 24, 2003 | Judie Brown

[EODGUY]

"In a way, it's a parallel to our spiritual condition: we are all "disabled" before God, unable by our own efforts to overcome our sin and be united with Him. If we accept this, why can't we accept that we may at some time be physically disabled, and reliant on the "grace" of others for the continuance of our physical lives?"

Your comment is the crux of the importance of the sanctity of those among us who may not enjoy physical "perfection" or normalcy. Consider the impact on the millions of people in our country (in spite of the lack of substantive media coverage) that Terri's condition has inspired. Think of the billions of prayers that have been offered on her behalf, a person who few who offer those prayers know. The presence of God's creatures like Terri give us an opportunity to "love our neighbor as we love ourselves".

I share your trepidation about physical disability. I have always been very comfortable providing help to those who need it, but very self-conscious and reluctant to accept help from others.

Terri's life has impacted congitively and most importantly, spiritually, on millions of us in a way that only she, in her silence, could accomplish.

God bless,

EODGUY

[BonneBlue]

In case it has not been posted yet, the campaign for killing begins. Michael Schiavo will be guest on Larry King Live Monday night.

[gg188]

The question people are debating is, "Are we going to allow the disabled to live?"

Liberals are so funny (and pathetic): my local supermarket has a (government mandated) disabled parking space at its door for every truly disabled person within a thirty mile radius (which is roughly how far away a non-disabled person must park when visiting this grocer.) Yet, liberals and government are trying to kill this poor woman, setting the precedent they need to rachet up the left's "right to die" jihad of euthanasia. Ironic.

[LibertyAndJusticeForAll]

The Catholic Church is VERY remiss in this, they have spoken-out in favor of life for MURDERERS on death row but NOT for an INNOCENT disabled victim like Terri.

[trustandobey]

Thanks for posting this, it is probably the best article I've read concerning Terri, and says everything I've been wanting to say and couldn't find the words. I intend to copy it and put it up on every bulletin board I can find, along with a Free Republic sign and a headline of
We are allowing MURDER in America.

[gg188]

Imagine: if someone were caught starving a dog, that person would be jailed. If he somehow was getting away with it, there are probably 1000 women in my little town alone who would be PMS-ing their way into a frenzy against him, ready to scratch his eyes out.

If the government were starving a child killer or mass murderer, first, France would make him and honorary citizen, universities would shut down in protest, and prison vigils and hand-wringing would be reported for the first 10 minutes of every nightly network newscast.

[sweetliberty]

"She could be feeding herself and possibly able to communicate in a rudimentary manner."

And even after years of rehabilitative and sensory deprivation she laughs, she cries, she tries to speak, and she responds to commands. Never heard of a vegetable doing that, except for in cartoons.

[sweetliberty]

"True, especially in the very liberal counties that are so keen to see people with Terri's disabilities die."

And wouldn't these be the same people that would argue for elevating animals to the status of near "personhood?"

[EODGUY]

It provides further evidence of what she could be capable of now had therapy and rehabilitation been begun immediately after the "injury".

[LibertyAndJusticeForAll]

Exactly, in San Francisco, I understand, you cannot "own" your pet, you are simply a pet guardian (or something like that).

In these liberals' minds, animals have more rights than innocent, helpless human beings.

[sweetliberty]

"making a mockery of his claim to love his actual wife "til death do us part".

Aaaaawwwww.....cut the guy some slack. He's trying to make up for his mistake by taking care of that "death do us part" thing. < /sarcasm >

[narses]

Ping.

[sweetliberty]

Oh she did receive some therapy and rehabilitation after the injury. She was even saying a few words and using some gestures to communicate. Her parents were allowed to take her home and on outings. She was being fed some things by mouth. But then the HINO got the settlement money and denied her furthur rehabilitation. The result is what we are seeing now.

[gg188]

It seems there is always a tug on society to pull us back into animal- and nature-worship, as pagans did (and do) without the benefit of Judeo-Christian truths. It's like there is a natural tendency---seen in the Bible, seen in Islam, seen in atheism, seen in the Democratic party---to return to worship of animals and to devalue human life and discount its meaning. I am thinking of: the scene Moses sees when he comes down with the 10 Commandments; or, the reversion of the boys in "The Lord Of The Flies" to feral heathens; or most any PETA statement or function.

[shhrubbery!]

"Doctors say Terri Schiavo is brain dead."

That's how ABC radio news characterized Terri in their 11 a.m. news break today (Saturday October 25).

I am royally steamed. Am emailing ABC radio news to challenge them to produce just one doctor who will say Terri is "brain dead."

Anyone who wants to join me, here's their email contact site: abc radio networks.

[Ann Archy]

The Catholic Bishops didn't fight Michael when he wouldn't let a PRIEST in to see her!! Disgustng.

[LibertyAndJusticeForAll]

Interesting analysis! I had not thought of the specifically animal/nature worship filling the void left in the absence of Judeo-Christian ethics.

[ladyjane]

The hierarchy of the Catholic church has been a disappointment - and not just in Florida.

[Ann Archy]

You forgot to add in red that Husband lives with pregnant girlfriend and has a child.

[FR_addict]

Thank you for the transcript.

I'm emailing to Greta to thank her.
Ontherecord@foxnews.com

So far she has been the only one to point out that this might be attempted murder by the husband.

The others have been protraying this adulterer and all around evil person as a "loving husband".