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Originally posted by darling1
...i think its appalling but why are we surprised? this is what happens when we expect the govt to step in on certain issues. we get the govt inserting their will.
i think that as hurt as the family is, they have NO RIGHT to push for what they want. schiavo has a husband and he seems to be doing what is best..advocating for what his wife wants. my belief is that more than likely the schiavos had a conversation regarding their last wishes. the pain felt by the family who are not in support of the husband is immense and to me borders on simple insanity and nasty behavior.
this is a sad case, but the govt grandstanding is simply ridiculous.
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Interesting points, darling1, but we expect the federal government to step in (and the sooner the better) when state/local jurisdictions fail to uphold the law (usually in civil rights violation situations, but the theory is the same.) Sure, politics are being played here, but that's just part of the current political climate.
I think the family has every right to push for the preservation of their child/relative's life. Maybe you've read something I haven't but I haven't read anywhere that this couple had such a conversation which would make this issue moot. I heard he's taken a friend, "girlfriend," whatever. I'm not judging his action, but that does make me take another look at the "he's looking out for his wife's best interests" argument in light of this.