It's a Sad Day

My heart is breaking for Terri Schiavo and her family. I can't even begin to imagine the depth of their sorrow. I just can't understand how we've come to this point. I can't help but think about the ironies surrounding this case...

If Terri were a dog or a cat, PETA would be fighting for her.
If Terri were a murderer sentenced to the death penalty, the AFL-CIO would be fighting for her.
If Terri were a terrorist or an Iraqi prisoner at Abu Grab (sp?), the liberals of the world would be fighting for her.
If Terri were an accused child molester, many would be arguing that she deserves another chance.
If Terri were a white-collar criminal and a major campaign contibutor, she'd be pardoned.

But she's none of those things... She's just a woman. A helpless, defenseless woman. Someone's daughter, someone's sister, someone's friend. And she's being killed, slowly but surely. Make no mistake about it. No sane person would find it acceptable to starve a pet. No murder case involving a potential death penalty would decide innocence or guilt based solely on hearsay. No loving spouse would refuse basic comforts to his or her disabled spouse.

Yet, we are supposed to believe that Terri is dying a graceful and peaceful death. According to Michael's attorney, she looks "beautiful and at peace". I for one would sleep a little better knowing that were true. So Michael, how about taking a picture or a video of Terri now? Prove to those of us who are agonizing over Terri's last days and hours how ill-informed and misguided we are.

And while you're at it, how about putting to rest any suspicions about what happened to Terri in the first place? Allow an autopsy to be performed on Terri. After all, what better way to prove that rumors that Terri was abused are unfounded?

But, I know we won't see pictures of Terri. I know there won't be an autopsy. I know that Terry may leave us soon, but her memory will live on. May she rest in peace.