There are several reasons congress and US federal courts do not have
juristiction in this case.  Briefly, two of the biggest are that a state has
the right to define medical best practice (intrastate commerce, it's what we
get our state licensure laws from) and each state has the right to define
the rights between a man and a woman as husband and wife.  I find the case
very disturbing on any count.  Trust me, I would be fighting just as hard if
a husband was trying to keep her alive.  It's there choice.
Bobby, I know what your saying, we probably have similar very theoretical,
unproven theories behind the bulimia issues.  But, as is, there are enough
accusations and theories out there.

Beth T.

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Ken, Kat, Beth et al,

    I have mixed emotions about the Schaivo case. What I do not understand
is the US Congress enntering the fray. That will set precedence for years to
come!
    This is a sad case of both sides of the family digging in and competing
for control. I heard this week before her heart attack she was bulimic which
tellls me alot about her family dynamics.
I will not go into it since my view is theoretical. Let's just say it
explains to me the guilt feelings of her parents. As for drs. disagreeing,
they do that every day.

Bobby
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> well, mag. i agree. but, then the conscince is pricked, becouse they
> are actually doing the killing.
> they think they are "just letting her die." if they starve her. no
> difference actually.
>
> --- Tamar Raine <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > Many people do not consider feeding tubes to be artificial means. I
> > have met a few adults with cp who ate that way. It's just an
> > alternate means of feeding. I agree however that Terri should die in
> > peace, but I do not believe she should be starved for two weeks to
> > do it, for heaven's sake, give her an injection.  I furthermore
> > believe that even in marriage, if a spouse is suspected of foul play
> > that the spouse should not have the right to terminate their
> > partner, and this is what I think has happened in the Schiavo case.