March 23, 2005

Terri Schiavo and spousal rights

I cannot believe the political circus that the Terri Schiavo case has turned into. I cannot believe that congress and the President have decided to intervene in this case.

It is a slippery and dangerous slope to start down the path of letting parents overrule spouses in decisions concerning a married adult. I cannot believe the editorials I’ve read suggesting that because Michael Schiavo now has a girlfriend, we ought to treat his every word on his wife’s wishes as suspect. If ever I am out cold for 15 years, I would certainly hope that Meredith would find someone in that time. Life has to go on.

And let us be clear on my wishes: if something happens to me, Meredith gets to decide on my care. Not my father, not my siblings, and not the United States Government. Meredith does.

What a zoo.

Posted by Mike at March 23, 2005 07:26 PM
Comments

dude, I completely agree with every single thing you said.

including the part about Meredith getting to decide on my care.

Posted by: davemomma on March 24, 2005 06:15 PM