FOXNews.com - Politics - Parties Put Aside Fights for Schiavo. The story confirms my opinions all along that Terri Schiavo's tragic condition, and apparent approaching demise, has turned into nothing more than media hype and a political circus. The media is hyping the affair because it attracks viewers. The pols are involved for political advantage.
Some people who seem to believe in right-to-life may be doing their best to prevent her end. But mostly, you can see the usual group of characters lined up on the left and right of the issue, saying the usual things. The major response has been to seel ad time or gain political advantage. Doctor Cheshire says he believes she is not in a PVS. The response from other emminent medica authorities is a personal attack on Cheshire, not a debate on the medical facts. Cheshire, according to the attacks, is nothing more than an unqualified right-wing religious extremist, therefore nothing he has to say is of value. A response to a medical difference of opinion in this matter makes one suspect the responder's case is weak.
Had this not gotten media attention, I'm willing to bet that no one in the Schiavo family would have gotten a condolence card from this. We seem to have no sense of shame.
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