March 31, 2010
Today marks the 5th anniversary of the death of Terri Schiavo, after a judge ruled that her feeding tube had to be removed. Her family fought for her to be kept alive but ultimately lost a very public battle.
Bobby Schindler, Terri’s brother, writes today that:
It is difficult to believe this much time has passed since that horrible day – an event which will be forever seared into my memory.
I wish I could say things have changed for the better since my sister’s death, or that people with cognitive disabilities are now better protected in response to the horror she had to endure.
Tragically, however, the rights of the brain-injured, elderly and others are still being violated.
Bobby goes on to talk about the offensive Family Guy episode where they parodied a musical about Terri’s death. Jill Stanek has more here.
Now with the signing of the healthcare bill into law, it is very likely that rationing will occur, especially to those who are special needs children or for adults like Terri who need more care than others. We must continue to fight for the rights of all peoples – from the unborn to natural death.
To commemorate the 5th anniversary of Terri’s death, her family is hosting a benefit concert on April 11th in Indianapolis, IN featuring country music legends Randy Travis and Collin Raye. There’s still time to buy your tickers to support the foundation! Go here for more info: http://www.lifeandhopeconcert.org/.
January 25, 2010
UPDATE: The Canadian courts have granted Baby Isaiah’s family another three weeks for medical assessment by the lawyers – http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2010/jan/10012706.html. The case has garnered international interest and their Facebook page has grown from 5,000 members to over 25,000 within a week.
The Canadian government-run healthcare system has decided that saving one little boy’s life is not worth it -“medically” or “ethically”.
“There is no hope of recovery for Isaiah,” reads a letter from Alberta Health Services delivered to Isaiah’s parents and dated one week before the health care system intended to pull the plug on the baby it has determined irreparably brain damaged.
“Your treating physicians regretfully have come to the conclusion that withdrawal of active treatment is medically reasonable, ethically responsible and appropriate,” the letter states. “We must put the interests of your son foremost, and it is in his best interests to discontinue mechanical ventilation support.”
In two days, on January 27th, a Canadian court will either pull the plug on Baby Isaiah’s life or grant him an extension to see if he gets better – he suffers from possible brain damage after being born with the umbilical cord around his neck.
Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Michelle Crighton gave Isaiah’s parents one week, until Jan. 27, to find an independent expert – to determine if or when the baby should be taken off life-support.
But Baby Isaiah is showing signs of improving.
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Today marks the 5th anniversary of the death of Terri Schiavo, after a judge ruled that her feeding tube had to be removed. Her family fought for her to be kept alive but ultimately lost a very public battle.
