[QUAD-L] RE: Playing God

[Aleo0813]

Seems like everyone wants to play God in Terri's situation.  And play God here on the list by stating what and why and where and when  Terri should live (or not live).   Just thought I'd add my two-cents. First, I do not want to play God, that position is filled by our marvelous creator (and for the record, I am glad that he is in charge and not me) The biggest problem I am having with all of this is the manner in which it is all being handled.  I have no idea what her true wishes are in this situation, but starving to death has got be a horrible way to go.  They keep saying she in a vegetative state, I always thought that meant a person was brain dead and there is no activity, from what I have read she does have brain activity, and we know that the brain has the ability to compensate by using area's that are not damaged. So who knows, on some level she may be aware. If you leave your dog in a car without water and the window open, you would be arrested, if your pets at home are not well protected by the elements and not fed and watered the state will haul them away. Prisoners who have been convicted of horrible crimes are fed daily, because not feeding them is a violation of there rights, and is considered cruel and inhumane.  And just think all that  Terri did was become disabled.  Its a sad day when pets and prisoners are better protected by our laws than the disabled. Again this is just my humble opinion, and if nothing else comes of all that has happened I hope it nudges people to make sure there desires are clearly stated so no other family has to go thru what they are enduring.     Penny