Appeals court: Terri Schiavo parents cannot intervene - Page 6 - Big Big Forums

CatrinaF25 · 02-19-2005, 02:10 AM

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ntgsmommy · 02-19-2005, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CatrinaF25

i understand . I guess i am touchy because my son is severly disable and some would say he will not have a good quality of life. hell i've been told it! even by Dr's! what one person Judges as a good quality life is not the same as another. and who are we to make that choice? We are NOT God and should not act as it. from what I understand on this case is she IS still responding to her family can get angry sad and happy. this also scares the crap out of me to think someone could have my sons life in their hands. its not right. I dont know the answer to this case and wont try to guess it as its not my place. I will however pray for this family and pray God gives them comfort.In the end it is in Gods hands .

Catrina....I know how you feel--my son is the same way... I just think what would happen if I was to die in car crash or some other way...it seems other people could hold that answer in their hands about whether or not to end his life. This case is really starting to hit home because if they could do this to Terri, they could do it to all people..and they are people not vegatables or whatever mean people refer them as....they breath, laugh, cry, they have feelings....sorry, I took over your thread....I'll end now...e-mail me if you want to discuss our son's.....shelovesnathan@yahoo.com

MusicfanAnnie · 02-19-2005, 12:36 PM

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This whole case has me heartbroken fro TERRI!!!! I agree that this has become a was between the parents and the husband. HOWEVER I don't believe it should be legal to starve a living human being to death. INHO this is now worse than killing an innocent child who can't defend themselves! Makes me sick that people think its okay to starve someone. Micheal had been having an affair with this other woman when Terri was fine. Hell, I'd have an eating diorder as well as a million other things if I knew my husband had been involved with another woman. He makes me want to puke thinking that he kill his "wife" so he can marry this other woman. The man could divorce her and be done with it. As far as someone saying he feels divorce is a falling out of love. He didn't love Terri when he was procreating with another woman!!!!!!!! Put yourselves in this moms shoes, would you try to fight her husband to let go??? YES you would DON'T LIE!! WE ALL WOULD!!! I would not want to live this way either but I see the videos of the womans change of demeanor when she is visited by her family. I don't believe she is brain dead. Sorry!! Flame away if you feel you must. I have my flame retardent suit on....

Firechick..

Well said and I agree with you 100%!!!!! I always thought the husband was the one being selfish I might add. What pisses me off is that Terri has showed she is not brain dead.. WTH is with people that they think Terri should die.. It's insane!!!!! Terri looks happy seeing her parents and she is trying.. Why is she being held back and not getting the proper help?? Because the husband wants her gone.. thats love and caring?? OMG !!! Terri never had the chance and it's cruel!!!

My heart goes out to Terri and to her family...

CatrinaF25 · 02-19-2005, 07:41 PM

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CatrinaF25 · 02-21-2005, 07:45 PM

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Victorious · 02-21-2005, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CatrinaF25

http://www.terrisfight.org/

I just watched the videos on this site and i have to say i am PISSED!!!!
she IS responding! she IS! maybe not like you and me would but she is!! She got excited with the music . reminded me of my son!! she followed the balloons!!! when they Ok this they will ok it for children like my son! I can not believe anyone that would think this is OK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this is MURDER PERIOD!!! END OF STORY!!!!!!!! let her parents take care of her! just because her quality of life is not like yours or mine does not mean she deserves to die!!!!
i am sorry i am mad! i was mad before but watching them movies comfirmed what i already felt!

I'd ask the people who think this is ok to go watch that movie. and then please do tell me. do you feel the same? what if this was your child and your child was born this way? would you have them put to death?

ITA with you.. after watching the videos..I think it was about a year ago maybe longer when I first heard about Teri. I could not believe people didn't think she was responding.

Donnagg123 · 02-21-2005, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jolie Rouge

Terri doesn't seem to be in an irrevesable coma - so this critieria would not apply.

I understand this, that is why I put for example because it said for example. It was not all inclusive that this treatment is only meant for those in irreversable coma. It just gave a irreversable coma as an example of imminent death process. I understand that she is not in an irreversable coma, some were wondering why use this type of treatment and I was just showing why it is used.

Jolie Rouge · 02-21-2005, 10:17 PM

No problem Donna, just clarifying

CatrinaF25 · 02-21-2005, 10:24 PM

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schsa · 02-22-2005, 01:58 PM

I think the difference lies in the fact that Terri has been kept alive for so long that to remove the tube that keeps her alive to me is a waste. If this decision had been made at the begining when she was first hospitalized then I could understand. But she has lived with the feeding tube for such a long time that to remove it seems to be without purpose. Her husband thinks he is being humane and her parents think that they are doing the right thing. Let her live out her life, whatever the quality might be, and die as she should.

As for Sun, he is going to die. His lungs will not support his body. So it is only a matter of time before he is gone. Or he may just be that miracle that is the child that recovers and lives. I don't understand why his mother is not allowed to see him.

There are children that are born that we know will not live. There are people who are so badly injured that we know they will not live. But decisions on life and death should be made immediately, not months and years after the fact. They should be informed and they should follow the wishes of the entire family. And should you choose to let that person have life, whatever the quality, then take your loved one home and take care of them to the best of your ability. Don't leave them to live out their lives in the confines of a nursing home or a hospital because you won't make the sacrefice to love them and care for them.

ntgsmommy · 02-22-2005, 03:47 PM

this was just posted:

Emergency Stay Issued in Right-To-Die Case

Tuesday, February 22, 2005
DUNEDIN, Fla. - A Pinellas Circuit Court judge has issued an emergency stay that will keep Terri Schiavo's feeding tube in place until 5 p.m. Wednesd