Hullo?
I posted JB's article to stimulate comment and discussion. Just because a FReeper posts an article doesn't automatically mean that he or she agrees with the thesis, arguments or conclusions of the piece.
I happen to agree with all that you've said in your post. The only element in JB's commentary with which I agree is this. There should have been an independent expert medical panel - with no interest in which side benefitted from their conclusions - who should have done an extensive examination of Terri's condition.
Further, there should have been an intensive investigation of all aspects of abuse by Michael upon Terri prior to the "accident" which left her in this condition. Michael's statements about Terri's condition have been proven to be lies. Why wouldn't his version of the events which caused her disability also be highly questionable?
Finally, I agree with all those who say that an immediate divorce decree, should be obtained on behalf of Terri, so that her ex-husband can no longer be considered as her guardian or "acting according to her best interests."
Incidentally, I even disagree with my friend, JB, in the matter of his "no position" position in the Schaivo case. "I'll pass....." doesn't impress me, personally. If ever there was a case on which any thinking, feeling, compassionate, pro-life citizen should take a strong, resolute stand, morally, ethically, religiously and legally, this is such a case!
My friend, JB Williams, seems to start out saying that he is pro-life, but "doesn't know enough" to have an opinion, one way or another. Then he suggests an expert medical panel. Then he concludes by saying that he has decided to "pass." I don't actually understand why a good, mostly always persuasive writer would set out to address such a thumping important case of life and death, and then wimp out at the end of the piece, suggesting (as I read it) that unless all of us out here who care deeply for Terri's survival, have all the evidence, then we should all "pass" on coming to any conclusions or holding/expressing any opinions. Rather vapid conclusion, in my opinion.
So, "GeekDejure," as much as I LOVE your FReeper name, I must reiterate that not all posters put up pieces because they agree with them. Sometimes, it is just the opposite, as it is in this case. It was posted for the purpose of stimulating discussion.
How'm I doin' so far with that angle?
Char :)
Pretty darn good, by golly.
FMCDH(BITS)