In a Nation divided

Now that the unthinkable, yet inevitable has happened, I must make yet another attempt to suggest a few items regarding the absurdity of "the system".

Yes, I am referring to the death of Terri Schiavo.

As I stated before, I think that the correct legal choice was made, given the circumstances. I did not say that I agreed with the circumstances or the decision.
Recently, as this case has unfolded, more and more of the dubious circumstances have come to the forefront. Why none of this information made it into the mainstream is beyond me. (Perhaps there is a media-controlled conspiracy here.) Why none of this made it to the court decision, let alone a criminal investigation is beyond me. And when one hears the numerous conflicts of interest amongst those siding with Michael Schiavo, it is even more of a travesty that this happened. In my estimation, the Schindler's will have an almost air-tight unlawful death case to file. And that may encompass family, friends, health workers, attorneys, and even the "experts" who weighed in. It should definitely include the judges.

The unfortunate part is that, again, the law allowed for the claim made by Terri's husband after his establishment as her guardian to reign supreme. That law must be changed, especially in the face of the conflicts of interest that have surfaced. But to me, regardless of your side, the court did decide and 'We the People' allowed that to be the final decision, or at least the one that attorneys are forced to request a court to hear evidence on and overturn. Again, a woman lost her life because of it.

Politics and morality have been shattered in this case. The alignment of very different political figures "for" or "against" are testimony to that. Again, it is a failed system that performed (again in my opinion properly, albiet likely not correctly) and led to all of this. Nonsense. Tragic and senseless. And it must be changed.

Government bodies everywhere will champion debate on this issue. Special interests will chime in to advance specific agendas. Some will agree and some will disagree. But the debate has just begun. Ultimately, there will be a call for more laws and more government intervention. Reverend Jesse Jackson has already mentioned that this case calls for the resumption of discussion on the need for universal healthcare. He is not the only one who has and will advance an agenda.

The law and the courts did what was "right" in defiance of much more information and investigation. And the grandstanding and posturing have just begun.

Again, is this what we, as a Nation, wish to happen to our rights and freedoms? No matter what position you take on this issue, the debate has begun. And the debate may lead to a loss of rights for everyone.

And a woman died. Have we forgotten?

Rest in Peace, Terri Schiavo.