I was researching this from an Americans with disabilities perspective....or civil rights issue. What if Terri had a disease that came under the 'protected' category like HIV/Aids?.....I loved 'Not Dead Yet'.
Links to sites are below. Maybe someone can find something I didn't.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Brain Injury Society-Information
International Center for Bioethics, Culture and Disability Pro/Con - could be objectionable to some
Hospice Patients Alliance-Home Patients are referred to as 'terminally ill'
Hospice Patients Alliance-Euthanasia
Not Dead Yet the Resistance Since 1983, many people with disabilities have opposed the assisted suicide and euthanasia movement. Though often described as compassionate, legalized medical killing is really about a deadly double standard for people with severe disabilities, including both conditions that are labeled terminal and those that are not.
An alert on Terri Schiavo situation in January 2003
Disability Groups watch Legal Battle for Woman's Life Press Release-Terri Schiavo
Disability Advocates Watch Court with Wary Eyes Press Release-Terri Schiavo
Pay No Attention to the Woman Behind the Curtain Court Coverage Terri Schiavo-April 2003
Coverage of Terri Schiavo Trial Links to Daily Court Coverage
Euthanasia INFORMATION FOR RESEARCH ON EUTHANASIA, PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE,LIVING WILLS, MERCY KILLING
I mean, Judge Greer, his team, and hubby are breaking some major commandments.
(that being said, I acknowledge that I am a sinner too).