Terri Schiavo

[Quahom1]

Simply out of curiousity...Her CT scans show gray matter still existing in abundance throughout the Cerebral cortex...Why not perform a last function of testing...via an MRI? Very detailed exam, very accurate. Let's see the destroyed brain...takes about 8 hours...(unless they've gotten better at it). But like she really is going to move?...

Q

[Faithfulservant]

I dont even know what to say about any of this anymore.. The whole thing disgusts me...I do not believe in euthanasia.. I do not believe in helping anyone commit suicide that woman is alive and like anyone with brain damage she is still alive...I wonder if Christopher Reeves wanted to die after his accident.. I think he wanted to live because he had family that loved him. Terri's parents love her and are willing to take care of her. I know that with her parents caring for her she would have a far better quality of life than she has had with her husband making all the rules.

[brucegdc]

Quahom - I think you've got it upside down on the brain scans - the cerebral cortex has almost nothing left in it.. the large dark areas are fluid, the lighter areas around the edges are the remnants of brain. Her brain stem is still mostly ok, though, which is why she can still breathe.

Faithfulservant - as a friend of mine commented in response another moral debate recently : "I hate squash - I find it highly offensive. However, I don't demand everyone else stop eating the horrid orange glop".

[Faithfulservant]

Im sorry I have a hard time equating squash with murder. Just to let you know I ,and not meaning to turn the thread Im just using it to make a point on my personal views... I dont believe in abortion either

[Quahom1]

Originally Posted by Faithfulservant

Im sorry I have a hard time equating squash with murder. Just to let you know I ,and not meaning to turn the thread Im just using it to make a point on my personal views... I dont believe in abortion either

Dear Faithful,

In my line of work, once one achieves a certain position and maturity, an "anchor" fouled with chain and superimposed by a shield, is pinned to one's collar. The "fouled anchor" is called the sailor's disgrace. The symbology reminds us that there are times when things are way beyond our control, yet we must still get the job done.

I think all of us feel (everyone involved or watching this situation), that things are hopelessly out of control from our human perspective. I also see the conflict between the inestimal value of Human life, versus the dignity of the Human being, being agonized over, by both sides of the camp.

I note that even the judges who have decided on this issue, personally have had very very difficult time making decisions they have (I do not envy them one bit).

Please excuse my metaphor, but it is as if we are...waiting for the Hand of God to move one way or another, while both sides hold their breath.

Neither side truly knows if they are doing the right thing, you see. But we must keep going.

In a way, Terri Shaivo has done something few people have. She has the world's attention, and she has caused us to do some deep soul searching. That is rather rare for one human to accomplish, especially without trying.

I know I've went ahead and updated my will, as has my wife. I also know that this Easter, is one that will be remembered for alot of people.

v/r

Q

[Quahom1]

Interesting development...

The "brain dead" woman has been placed on a morophine drip this morning, because according to medical staff...she expressed pain...

v/r

Q