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Common Sense: The Right Mindset
Nathaniel Nelson
Issue date: 4/7/05 Section: Editorial/Opinion
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04/07/05 - "There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily." - George Washington Letter to Edmund Randolph, July 31, 1795
The death of Terri Schiavo is a further development of the culture of death. This culture chooses not to distinguish right from wrong.
Mrs. Schiavo's death was tragic and cold. With her death, we have said those with a degeneration of physical and mental capabilities should be allowed to die. Actually, we have said that by not feeding them we will even assist them.
Furthermore, the argument has been lamely put forth claiming a person's right to decide. But, Terri's right to decide became Michael Schiavo's right to decide for her.
Those arguing to end Schiavo's and her family's suffering by letting her die willfully neglected the many unclear issues surrounding her final wishes, her husband's actions, the sworn testimony of medical staff and her original cause of collapse.
More importantly, they zealously overlooked the main issue - a helpless woman's right to life. The State, whose number one job is to protect citizens, did not do so. The actions taken against Schiavo were wrong.
Unfortunately, Schiavo was just one in the many examples of the current mind-set shift. Today, the social and political culture America created has overtaken itself.
Television is so powerful, comments and actions normally considered to be labeled sexual abuse in the workplace and court of law, are of common occurrence, even among children's shows.
While lobbying for AIDS prevention Americans continue to support the leading cause of AIDS - homosexuality. This support has become so strong, it has threatened to overtake history's most sacred institution - marriage.
Today, children are encouraged to explore their sexuality in and by any means. So what if a young girl gets pregnant? That's what abortion is for. If there's someone whose mental capacity prohibits their enjoyment of life, let's "pull the plug."
The death of Terri Schiavo is a further development of the culture of death. This culture chooses not to distinguish right from wrong.
Mrs. Schiavo's death was tragic and cold. With her death, we have said those with a degeneration of physical and mental capabilities should be allowed to die. Actually, we have said that by not feeding them we will even assist them.
Furthermore, the argument has been lamely put forth claiming a person's right to decide. But, Terri's right to decide became Michael Schiavo's right to decide for her.
Those arguing to end Schiavo's and her family's suffering by letting her die willfully neglected the many unclear issues surrounding her final wishes, her husband's actions, the sworn testimony of medical staff and her original cause of collapse.
More importantly, they zealously overlooked the main issue - a helpless woman's right to life. The State, whose number one job is to protect citizens, did not do so. The actions taken against Schiavo were wrong.
Unfortunately, Schiavo was just one in the many examples of the current mind-set shift. Today, the social and political culture America created has overtaken itself.
Television is so powerful, comments and actions normally considered to be labeled sexual abuse in the workplace and court of law, are of common occurrence, even among children's shows.
While lobbying for AIDS prevention Americans continue to support the leading cause of AIDS - homosexuality. This support has become so strong, it has threatened to overtake history's most sacred institution - marriage.
Today, children are encouraged to explore their sexuality in and by any means. So what if a young girl gets pregnant? That's what abortion is for. If there's someone whose mental capacity prohibits their enjoyment of life, let's "pull the plug."
