Posted on 07/06/2005 10:50:06 AM PDT by 8mmMauser
Another voice of maturity heard from.
Michael and co. did not have a right to kill Terri. Period. End of discussion.
What frightens me is that some may actually know the difference and it still doesn't matter.
The truth hurts that bad?
2. Doesn't hurt.
Yes, as a matter of fact I would have no problem carrying on this discussion with the stick lady. Although I do tire of Republican mantras.
Maybe it's because you are just talking out of your ass, reading things into a document that do not exist, much like the so-called "right to privacy" and "separation of church and state."
??!?! Didn't mention right to privacy or separation of church and state as neither are addressed in the Constitution. What is addressed in the Constitution and the intent (as evidenced by Madison's statement in #45) is the power and purview of the separate and sovereign states. Trying to change the subject?
Are you even a conservative? Because you sure as hell are not acting like one.
No, I'm not a Republican. Big difference
The court ruled that it was Terri's wish not to remain alive under those circumstances. This ruling was upheld at every level of the state and federal judiciary. The question is about the right of people to refuse medical treatment, not about a 'right to kill'.
Rudeness does you and your position little credit, sir.
I have already proven that the Constitution does not exhaustively list all of our rights. Allow me to prove it once again:
Amendment IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Her husband had a legal right to treat her PVS in a manner consistent with established medical practice. He did that. Nobody is seriously suggesting that he did something illegal in his choice of treatment. Not even the most virulent Michael-hater. "Period. End of discussion."
Terri's fight isn't over yet.
?
What do you mean?
And what does that have to do with the legal rights of the husband under our laws, and the fact that the Constitution is emphatically not a list of rights?
Did you mean to address your comment to me?
Scary thought. That hadn't crossed my mind.
It won't ruin the book for me. Go ahead.
If someone else reading this doesn't want to know, just don't read Earthdweller's comment!
Interesting perspective? Three g-g-g grandfathers who fought for the Confederacy fought for Freedom????? Taught the Confederacy tried to withdraw from the United states to maintain Slavery, Freedom to keep Slaves!! but then there goes logic again.......
He is painstakingly methodical in his evaluation of the available evidence and bends over backwards to be objective. He tries to avoid making a judgment about whether it was right for Terri to be let go in the end and focuses on her life before and at the time of her collapse.
There is definitely something here for everyone no matter where you stood on Terri's death.
The overall impression I got of Micheal was that he was a lazy opportunist that thought the world owed him something. I guess that doesn't make him a murderer..just a low life.
Terri reminds me of a lot of over weight high school girls who are social outcasts. So sweet and so naive. It is so sad that Micheal was the first one she ever dated.
It seems she just could not see who he really was until right before the end.
"No, I'm not a Republican. Big difference"
Thank GOD! Thats the Best News from You all day.
Excellent News for the Republican party.
Would I swear a complaint for murder and conspiracy to murder against the whole lot -- sure! Why do I not? I have not the resources to go to Florida and do so.
Should people do so? Yes.
It might be like some Polish Jew swearing a warrant against the Nazis in Occupied Poland, but I hope not.
Well, no, it's not, but thanks for that exciting look into your fantasy world.
That's great to hear how MF evaluated the facts. This is what was missing all along, a dispassionate look at the facts of the case.
Yes, what a shame that TS was so naive and had so little experience. She really didn't stand a chance, it seems. Her family also seems to be incredibly good-natured and kind-hearted, in spite of what they went through.
Thanks for the report, I'll definitely be buying a copy.
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