What a dryed out husk this man's life has become. How could he possibly have relations with another woman that produces two children, and live with that woman, setting the example it does for the children. All the while, his wife is in a hospice.
He may claim that he is acting in Terri's best interests. But his actions indicate otherwise.
Did he and Terri have an agreement that if one of them became incapacitated, that the other one was free to violate their marriage vows and "move on"? I doubt it.
Mr. Schiavo can claim he is acting in Terri's best interests. But in many respects, he is acting in his own best interests.
It may be a heavy responsibility to stand by his wife in the condition that she is in. But that's what he agreed to. he talked the talked, and he could not walk the walk.
I see this man as living a hollow, bitter life the rest of his days. He may have his money and he may have his new family, but at what price? Perhaps his soul.
The Rule of Law they cried…while Terri Died
By Deacon Keith Fournier
© Third Millennium, LLC
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“For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work…”
St Pauls’ second letter to the Thessalonians ___________________________________________________________
The eyes of the world watched,
As one more judge ruled for death over life
The Rule of Law they cried…while Terri Died
Who is this one who cannot speak?
She is a vegetable, of no use in this world of power and utility
The Rule of Law they cried…while Terri Died
Forget the smile; it has no productive value, disregard the mothers’ plea, misguided sentiment
The Rule of Law they cried…while Terri Died
The one on the bench, the blind guide leading the blind, has the power now in this brave new world unanchored from truth; his word is the sword
The Rule of Law they cried…while Terri Died
All this talk of religion and solidarity be damned, let the one who cast the bride aside decide
The Rule of Law they cried…while Terri Died
The triumph of the Will ascends, the meek and the weak shudder, the reign of lawlessness begins
The Rule of Law they cried…while Terri Died