COMMENTARY: CASE POINTS UP URGENCY OF WILL TO LIVE.(Terri Schindler-Schiavo, health care)(Brief Article)

Publication: National Right to Life News

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It is evident from e-mails and other communications coming in to NRLC's Department of Medical Ethics that many grassroots pro-lifers are shocked and appalled by the denial of food and fluids to Terri Schindler-Schiavo. Apparently, they cannot believe this is happening in America. (See story, page 6.)

It is appropriate to be appalled, but no one should be shocked.

Denial of food and fluids to people who cannot speak for themselves has been going on for 15 years in this country. It is routine practice in hospitals and nursing homes...

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