i agree with you. personally, i think its for the birds and that in instances like this our officials need to be called to task.
i was also making an implication regarding any conversation schivo and her husband had regarding her wishes. i agree that the entire family should be involved in the process, however the spouse in most cases should have the final say. he did at one point and now because schiavo's parents and other supports that has been overruled.
i watched cbs on saturday when the brother of terry schiavo talked about her husband having another family. his comments were completed offensive and make this entire situation even more hurtful.
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Originally posted by TonyB06
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.
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