Schiavo Sayonara

Until anyone has been through a series of hells with a vegetative-state or terminally-ill relative (i.e., spouse, parent, sibling, child, etc.), don't be so quick to judge. And, please tell Congress and President Bush, "Thanks, but no thanks for the attempted help" as good as some of their intentions might have been.

Life and death should not be legislated or executively orchestrated at the federal level or states under any circumstances. The right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as guaranteed by the constitution already states the law. It's up to the judiciary to make sure its followed or not. It appears, thus far, unless some constitutional turncoat lucks him or herself into such a position to turn the tables on the circumstances as they now appear to be.

Michael Schiavo isn't and hasn't been an ideal husband or any saint, and may be truthfully following his distant wife's wishes. As much as money is a topic of conversation in the media and in gossip circles, one can rest assured that Michael Schiavo isn't going to get rich immediately off this episode. But, he will eventually by some media that has a penchant for glamorizing it's own staged drama.

Shame on the media for making this such an issue, and on anyone else involved with this case to attempt coercion on anyone to resolve what their side wishes. What happens now is for the best ... just allow Terri Schiavo to die, not from starvation, but as peacefully as possible with, what else, euthanasia. Hopefully, there is a better life to come.