Since this is MY blog, I wanted to post how I feel about the Terri Schiaro case.
I know my opinion will probably differ from lots of readers, but I feel as though her feeding tube should be left out if that is her wishes. I cannot remember a time when I discussed with my parents whether or not I wanted to be placed on a feeding tube, or breathing tube, or any other kind of 'life support'. I have, however discussed it with my husband. We both have agreed that we do not want that. So, I would honor his wishes and would hope he would do the same with mine.
This is not to say that I think that her parents or siblings are wrong in what they believe, but I think that she chose to marry this man and assumed he would carry out her wishes. What is her quality of life? Why would you want to prolong the inevitable? I just think that her wishes should be carried out. If she survives, that would be great, but if not it is what she wanted.
I only know the facts of this case as to what I have read in this article I have linked to this blog and what I have seen on the news. Her husband could be a monster, so could her parents. I could not imagine being in either of their shoes. I hope I never have to be. This is just the way I felt. I feel really passionate about knowing that if I were in her situation, I wouldn't want my parents fighting my husband. I would want my wishes carried out. I sure hope that they get this situation resolved and Terri is at peace one way or another.
Thanks for allowing me to speak my peace...please feel free to comment. Please, no bashing. I'm just stating my opinion. I'm not in congress so my opinion doesn't really matter anyway.
Monday, March 21, 2005
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This is ironic Tisha.. This is exactly what I started to post about on my blog this morning. I decided not to but I respect your opinion and think you did the right thing by voicing what you think.
Thanks.
I felt pretty strongly about it. I know that there are people who feel strongly the opposite of the way I feel, but I just felt like I wanted to post my own feelings.
So, I take it you feel the opposite of myself?!
No, I don't feel the opposite of the way you feel. My opinion is that if it were "her" wishes that she not be kept alive like this, than "her" wishes should be followed. Other than that I just have my personal thoughts and opinions, which is that I would not want to be kept alive like that.
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