Reply #50: I don't think this is a black and white issue [View All]

[LittleClarkie]

In regard to the case that inspired the poll, the physicians disagree with whether or not she is indeed in that vegetative state.

She's not on life support. She breaths on her own. They're talking about withholding food and water.

What are the husband's motives? Has he been misrepresented?

What if the family is right and she is somewhat responsive?

I resent that this case has been taken up by left and right and church and atheist. Each tries to make it more simple than it is.

I could see the "no recucitate" option they use in nursing homes. I could see not leaving me on a breathing machine if I could no longer breath on my own.

But there's something about letting someone starve to death that just doesn't sit right with me. If the husband doesn't want to deal with this anymore, why does he not get a divorce and let the family take over?