David Limbaugh “gets it”
For those who don’t understand why we Bloggers for Terri are actively campaigning for her life to be spared, David Limbaugh spells it out:
Nothing illustrates the constructive possibilities for blogging better than pro-life bloggers’ concerted effort in defense of Terry Schiavo. As I’ve written before, blogging is a way to “electrify” the grassroots and that seems to be exactly what is in the process of happening here.
…which is what I’ve been trying to explain to the doubters, as well. Isn’t that why we’re here? To promote the causes we believe in? To try to effect change? Obviously we aren’t going to change Michael Schiavo’s mind, but with enough pressure, those in positions to DO SOMETHING might be swayed into action.
Limbaugh is, as we are, deeply troubled by the implications of this case–as we all SHOULD be:
What is going on — or might be going on — in front of our eyes is potentially horrifying. It may all be completely legitimate. I don’t know. But again, there is no urgency that should preclude the state from ascertaining all of the facts, however long that takes. But pro-death forces are relentless and so continued opposition to a full airing of the facts is predictable.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again–this isn’t just about one woman who didn’t have a living will and who between her parents and her spouse has the right to decide her fate. This is about the value we ALL place on human life, and particularly in the absence of a living will, who are we as fellow human beings (no matter what the relation) to decide when another person’s life is “worth” living? No one should have the right to say that Terri’s (or any other less-than self-sufficient person’s) life is worthwhile.
I. Shawn McElhinney says:
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again–this isn’t just about one woman who didn’t have a living will and who between her parents and her spouse has the right to decide her fate. This is about the value we ALL place on human life, and particularly in the absence of a living will, who are we as fellow human beings (no matter what the relation) to decide when another person’s life is “worth” living? No one should have the right to say that Terri’s (or any other less-than self-sufficient person’s) life is worthwhile.
Well said Beth!!!
ProLifeBlogs says:
Constructive Possibilities
While examining the takedown of Dan Rather, Hugh Hewitt wrote in his groundbreaking book, The Blog,The destructive energy of the blogsphere is fierce indeed when focused.Several additional examples follow and Hugh does a remarkable job analyzing the ac…
Lori says:
And please never stop saying it Beth,Life is precious,and none of us has the right to decide who’s worthy of life and who isn’t. As a person who is a caregiver for people with brain injuries and mental retardation,it horrifies me that there are people who would consider them less then who they are.They are life,and they should never be looked upon as anything but.
Please Everyone pray for Terri,this just cannot happen
Beth says:
I credit you, Shawn, with reminding me through your example how the arguments should be framed in the larger context of our basic respect for and right to life in all forms–THANK YOU!
La Shawn Barber's Corner says:
Terri Schiavo Abuse Allegations
Unless a judge intervenes, Michael Schiavo will be allowed to remove his wife’s feeding tube, which will begin the starvation process. I haven’t followed the case over the years, so I have no idea if starvation is the normal method of killing brain-d…
Pat'sRick© says:
Thanks for holding the torch.
ChrisinTuscaloosa says:
My wife and I do not, at this time, have living wills. But we both made it clear to each other under what circumstances we would want to be kept alive. She is my partner. By marrying her, I chose her to make those decisions for me if I am not able, and by marrying her I made a clear declaration that I trust this person to follow my wishes. My wife and I should not need living wills except in the special case that we are both incapacitated at the same time.
You keep asking who has the right to decide whether another’s life is worth living. Well, in my case, my wife has that right, given freely by me, verbally and I inked the agreement by marriage.
Yeah, lots of people THINK this guy is bad and not following her wishes. And this may be true. But the ramifications across the spectrum in regards to spouses being the SOLE authority to a person’s wishes when that person is incapacitated are in jeapardy.
All I can say is, I know for a fact what I would want if I were in Terry’s condition. And my wife knows. And I hope that if it ever comes to that, my parents, the government and the blogosphere do not interfere. And again, I know I can remove all doubt by signing a living will. And I will get around to it someday. But my butt is supposed to be covered because my wife knows my wishes.
ProLife Blogs says: