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but also of the death sentence of just handed down to
Terri Shiavo.

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According to all medical evidence, the light's on, but nobody's home.
The body can function if kept alive by artificial means, but the human
being died 15 years ago.

You often express opinions consistent with fundamental Christianity, is
there no comfort in your thought that she's on a cloud, playing a harp,
and watching all of this play out over her empty shell with just a bit
of a sad, wry smile?


NPR interview yesterday with a doctor who's considered one of the country's
foremost experts on head injuries. He said that when the damage is the
result of impact, like falls or car accidents, the chances for recovery from
a vegetative state are pretty good, and predictable. But, when based on
oxygen deprivation or chemical damage, prospects are lousy.

It's funny how some people can't accept what doctors know about this woman's
condition, but they're OK with meddling by a president whose condition is
pretty much identical, except that he can be propped up behind a podium and
programmed to say things when necessary.