Just sent this email to the News room for that article:
The stories of Terri Schiavo constantly have wording that I find distasteful.
One comment that is used frequently is that the feeding tube is keeping Terri alive. The feeding tube is keeping Terri fed the same as trips to the refrigerator is keeping me and you fed. What is keeping Terri alive is her own body. It maintains its own heartbeat and bloodpressure. She breathes on her own.
Please strive for accuracy in your reporting. The public relies on the media to make decisions on the causes they choose to take up. Inaccuracy in reporting the facts about Terri could lead to a lack of support for her cause.
Thank you for your attention.
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Colorado
trussell@xxxx.xxxOne comment that is used frequently is that the feeding tube is keeping Terri alive.
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The feeding tube is indeed keeping her alive. One reason is because she has been denied rehabilitation that would let her swallow for herself.