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Originally Posted by punky
I am very pro-ethanasia, but as you said, this is murder as Terri had no say in the matter.
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I am against the murder of the defenceless, and in particular when it is for social convenience. I try not to be black-and-white on the issue, but hold a predominantly pro-life viewpoint.
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Originally Posted by punky
I don't know why they didn't just sign custody over to Terri's parents, everyone could wash their hands of it all, and her parents could deal with it, like they wanted.
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That would have been abdicating responsibility. It is good that people stand up for what they believe is right.
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Originally Posted by punky
In the end I sided with whatever the doctors wanted to do (in this case, to let her die). They are the experts, and their informed opinion is what they are paid hugely for, so it seems silly to ignore it.
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Again, maybe that was the kindest/best/right thing to do, but then why use such a draconian method as starvation to deliver the sufferer from her plight?
Even the people on death-row get a better way out.