On Sun, 3 Apr 2005 19:43:22 -0400, "JimH" wrote:


"John H" wrote in message
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On Sun, 3 Apr 2005 17:58:15 -0400, "P. Fritz"

wrote:


"John H" wrote in message
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On Sun, 3 Apr 2005 10:21:11 -0400, "P. Fritz"

wrote:


A seven year old is different than an adult.

True, but if the adult cannot think and make decisions, someone must
do
it for
him/her.

Which is why I think a third party should be involved unless
specifically
designated ahead of time.


Being a spuse does not automatically make one act in the best
interest
of
an incapacitated person, especially when insurance money and lawsuit
money
is involved.

Again true, but the same thing could be said of a parent when money is
involved.

I don't think the parents should have the say either


I understand what the Fla. law is, I just don't agree that it is
'good'
law.

I would expect those rules are pretty much the same anywhere. They
seem
reasonable, except when ulterior motives are involved. With all the
child abuse
problems in Florida, you'd think they'd take parents out of the
picture
entirely.

I'm on the fence WRT if the right decision was made, there are a lot
of
conflicting stories and I don't have the time or desire to really delve
into
them......but there seems to be enough questionable motives from all
sides.

I'll buy that!
--
John H

"All decisions are the result of binary thinking."

You used to be so strong in your convictions John. Are you now trying to
join the wishy washy types who have backbones made of rubber? We have at
least one or two here of that character already....are you now ready to join
them and act the "who me?" character?


My convictions haven't changed. I have quite strong feelings about the Schiavo
thing, but they may not agree with everyone else's.

I feel very strongly that we made some tremendous errors in the way we handled
the Iraq war.

I had my doubts about the sufficiency of the evidence for attacking Iraq.

Most of the time I disagree with the ridiculousness of the *arguments* presented
by some of those on the left, not necessarily the point they are making.

Perhaps if you'll be a little more explicit, I could provide a more explanatory
answer.
--
John H

"All decisions are the result of binary thinking."