Terri Schiavo

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Terri Schiavo was a 41 year old seriously handicapped woman from Florida who was the center of controversy by two major religious, judicial and legislative efforts: one to continue her life and the second one to permit her to die. This paper argues that stopping her life-sustaining treatment can be considered a sheer injustice and was also irrelevant to forbid her a feeding tube, water and not even ice to be used for her dry lips, as she was alive.

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"In an affidavit sworn by Heidi Law who was a certified nursing assistant who had taken care of Terri in 1997, revealed that Terri had spoken words of as, 'Hi', 'Momma', and 'Help Me'. Terry was seen to have been lighted up when she heard her mom's voice and initiated with a huge grin and laugh, by attempting to talk. Heidi Law has further revealed that Terri was mostly in a 'cold sweat' and silent for longer period after meeting her husband. Terry was seen to laugh quietly when she paid attention to stories; she respected baths, had the desire to have her hair combed, was attracted towards sweet-smelling lotions and soft night gowns and it was clear that she had great regards for her mother and considered her the most adored person in the world. "

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