Murder...

[Tumor]

Originally posted by Sikboy
Me? What do I have to do with that?

I'm amazed at the amount this is generating, though I suppose that, considering it's a close question it shouldn't be suprising.

A lot of major arguments in the O-Club are more systemic in nature. I mean, the drug debate, Foreign policy, adultery... these are all things that have a constant and/or lasting effect.

This case though, seems so fact dependant, that I don't see the over-arching impact that it will have.

Which is why I had (have) nothing worth while to say on the topic.

-Sik

... I meant "Troll", dangit.  

[Nash]

I ain't trollin'.

Quit with the "dealer of death" outrage, and I'll quit probing into the psychology of one who would say such a thing.

Lets start over. Hello, my name is Nash.

[Fishu]

Originally posted by Tumor
A simple document stating your wishes (just like in this case) would be all it takes to settle the whole thing.

Most people do not do this as they dont consider it an important issue.
It is one of those things along the many other stuff you should/could do.

[Tumor]

Originally posted by Nash
I ain't trollin'.

Quit with the "dealer of death" outrage, and I'll quit probing into the psychology of one who would say such a thing.

Lets start over. Hello, my name is Nash.

I couldn't think of a nice way to say it.

How bout "Advocate(s) of Terminal Solutions"?

[Raider179]

I am sorry to say but I think the parents are 100% in the wrong here. I see no reason why the husband would be doing this. The alledged money windfall he would get I have seen no evidence on this.

From the Families own website...

If Terri hasn't recovered after all these years of therapy, why not let go?

Terri hasn't had meaningful therapy since 1991, but many credible physicians say she can benefit from it.***

---No therapy since 1991? What has the family been doing all this time then? Why do they all of a sudden think they can make her better?

Why do Terri's family fight to keep her alive? Shouldn't they let her husband decide?

Terri's husband has started another family and probably has gone on with his life. Terri's family want to provide her therapy and a safe home.

Again her family wants to give her therapy? Where have they been the last 14 years?These two statements by them are in direct contradiction and seems to me to be about the parents not letting go. It's really sad.

[Nash]

Originally posted by Tumor
I couldn't think of a nice way to say it.

How bout "Advocate(s) of Terminal Solutions"?

How about "Live and let die?"

[Thud]

Everyone in their right mind will state without hesitating that he or she prefers death over literally vegetating on and on. Isn't it ironic that everybody gets extremely agitated when the exact thing DOES happen to someone else and after years and years of fruitless therapy no progress whatsoever is made. An unbiased bystander would objectively label all these people as hypocrits.

The husband has been trying for years to preserve her dignity by letting her pass away peacefully since she has nothing to gain from life itself anymore. And once again the usual suspects butt in, the religious extremists, the conservatives and the rest of the stereotypical 'everyone's life is our business' crowd.

Once again the world looks with disgust upon how certain elements within American society behave themselves when not everybody conforms to their narrowminded, backward beliefs.

[Tumor]

Originally posted by Nash
How about "Live and let die?"

I'm all for it!  Prove to me that's what she wants, wanted, or would want, and I'll stand behind any decsion to let her die of starvation and dehydration.  Personally... I'd like to know that all available options for treatment and rehabilitation be exhuasted (which clearly has not been done in Schaivo's case) before anyone "allows" me the agony of starvation/dehydration.  As a matter of fact.. please, just put a bullet in my brain if it comes to that.  Further, if it is established that I cannot be rehabilitated, and have lost all cognitive thought, if my parents want to pour their life savings into taking care of my useless but living body, go right ahead and let them.. it's not like I know any different anyway.

[Tumor]

Originally posted by Thud [/B]

Everyone in their right mind will state without hesitating that he or she prefers death over literally vegetating on and on.

Faulty Logic and Presumed Authority... sorry, just sayin.

 Isn't it ironic that everybody gets extremely agitated when the exact thing DOES happen to someone else and after years and years of fruitless therapy no progress whatsoever is made.

Apr 1991 - Terri's husband advised to move her to Gainesville Rehabilitation Center to receive advanced therapy to continue Terri's recovery.

Jul 1991 - Terri moved to Sable Palms Nursing Home.


Feb 1993 - Michael Schiavo denies recommended rehabilitation treatment.


Once again the world looks with disgust upon how certain elements within American society behave themselves when not everybody conforms to their narrowminded, backward beliefs.

Oh THAT game, ok back to proper AHBB form.... STFU eurotrash goober, if we want your opinion we'll give it to you.  

[Nash]

If you treat every situation as a life-and-death matter, you’ll die a lot of times. - Dean Smith

[NUKE]

Nash, it's like taking food from a baby.

[Nash]

Who'd wanna eat that crap?

[NUKE]

shoot....I thought I was going to get you to react to me posting that again

I can't get one by you.

[Nash]

Well, I was gonna post a pic of sesame street's count dracula doing "Four!" but I couldn't be arsed.

[Tumor]

Originally posted by Nash
Who'd wanna eat that crap?

You try and tell me you think Gerber Plum Pudding is crap and I'll call you a big fat liar!