Solitary,
My point was only to correct your assertion that Terri Schiavo was brain dead; the fact is, she was
not. There is a clear distinction between brain death and PSV. As noted in the Wikipedia article, Terri Schiavo was in a persistent vegetative state; she was NOT brain dead. This is supported by the findings in the autopsy. People who are brain dead require machines (respirator, etc.) to maintain their vital functions. Terri Schiavo did
not. Terri was the alive to the same degree as you and I.
CASE CLOSED.
The reason I opposed the killing of Terri Schiavo is because it was NOT a natural death. If she were brain dead, she would have died very shortly after being removed from life support - she would have died because her body couldn't maintain vital functions. That would be acceptable! But Terri was NOT on life support, and frankly, I don't give a flying fuck what the Florida courts say about that.
There are many reasons to believe Michael Schiavo lied. One reason is the fact that he waited 13 years before making her supposed wishes known. Furthermore, Michael clearly wanted to get "the bitch" (as he called her) out of the way, allowing him to move own with his life. So much for
"for better or worse," eh?
In the mid 1990s, according to another nurse's affidavit filed under penalty of perjury, Michael was overheard saying things such as, "When is she going to die," "Has she died yet?" and "When is that bitch going to die?" (Click Here)
In a nutshell, your argument rests on the words of a man who proved himself to be a complete asshole, and who (according to several of Terri's friends) was abusive toward his wife. Also, you apparently believe that we should decide who lives/dies based on the condition of their brain.
Sounds like Naziism to me!