I have been asked over and over again about my opinions on Terri Schiavo. I have had countless discussions with all sorts of people about this woman. My mind has been flooded with not only my own thoughts, but the words from other people.
Now she is dead.
What do I think now? What do you think will happen next? DO I think Mr. Schiavo was after the money?
My situation is totally different from that of the Schindlers and Schiavos, but in so many ways, things connect. I honestly must say that this is very hard for me to talk about, that every time somebody asks me a question I cringe because of how emotionally attatched I am to this. That when people decide to discuss it in the lounge at work, I wish I could just tune them all out ... I can't though, instead I am dragged into the conversation.
Well she was a person, a living breathing, thinking person. We have no idea the extent of her thoughts, just like you can't tell me what I am thinking of right now. SO many people were putting words into her mouth. They were taking her life and broadcasting it. They turned this woman's life into a spectacle and I hope that something comes of it. I hope that they continue discussing and come to a conclusion. I hope this pushes people into thinking about creating death and living wills, filling out donor cards and all of those other things.
Her husband was probably right when he said she would have never wanted to be seen this way, and that is why I hope conclusions are reached. I hope that this woman's struggle has done something to change the world.
How much of your brain needs to function in order for it to be thought well enough to live, or however you want to word it. Is there an exact amount? How can people against abortion be for letting somebody like this go? They are a fully formed human beings, their brain works, just not at maximum ability. In saying that, none of us use our brains to the full extent. I don't know, I don't think a battle like this could be based on such arguments. I believe that the husband had the right but I also believe that there was somebody there willing to care for her, so let them. AKA the end answer is ... I am torn apart and cannot make a definate decision. It is not me, I don't know and I am sorry I cannot answer all of your questions
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During the time I was creating this post, the Italian media released that the pope was dead. Then they said he only had moments, nearly half an hour ago. I must say that we seem to be underestimating people a lot lately. In all truth, the pope is only a human that has been given a special title and role. I have more to say/post ... but I will post later on