Terry Schiavo ( A Human Yo-Yo)

The Terry Schiavo case has been ballied around constantly. I first heard about Terry on the Glenn Beck radio program, a couple of years ago.

Many, haven't followed the case too closely although they may have a working knowledge of the case. Here is a brief history...

According to some doctors, Terry suffered a heart attack in 1990 that caused massive brain damage. The heart attack left her in a PVS (Persistant Vegetative State). A medical malpractice suit was filed on Terry's behalf as the heart attack was caused by a misdiagnosed potassium deficiency. Other doctors say a bone scan reveals "multiple traumas".

Another related account is that Terry suffered from bulimia. The bulimia caused the heart attack. So, the cruel irony may be that Terry was starving herself and now the courts are trying to starve her.

There are issues involving her husband. He has a fiancee and reportedly two kids with this woman. He stands to receive what is left of the money from the malpractice suit. But, I understand there is not much left.

So, is he making decisions based upon what is best for him, her, us, or a combination of the above?

What do I think? I think it is time to remove the tubes and allow her to die. Her quality of life is nearly completely diminished. Her funds are nearly diminished. It has been 15 years, folks...Maybe I sound rude in my thoughts. I don't know.

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