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This paper analyzes the social, political, legal and ethical aspects of euthanasia, while focusing on the case of Terri Schiavo, who was kept alive on life support machines, in a vegetative state, for over 10 years. This paper examines the issues surrounding Schiavo's trial and appellate courts which repeatedly found that the feeding tube should be removed from Terri, as per her husband's request. This paper delves into the family feud in which Schiavo's husband Michael and her parents had differing views regarding Terri's wishes of either wanting to live in a vegetative state or not. This paper touches on the religious and moral issue of euthanasia as well as the political view which came into play in Terri's case, in which politicians were continually expressing their views, in the media. The writer of this paper discusses the administrative aspects surrounding this particular case as well as the issue of advance directives, in this case being a living will.

Table of Contents:
Legal Aspects
Ethical Aspects
Sociological Aspects
Political Aspects
Administrative Aspects

From the Paper:

"The case of Terri Schiavo is part of a battle, far larger than we can ever imagine. This battle is tearing apart much of the social fabric of the West. Society has acted in different ways in reaction to this case. There have been people that are willing to give much of themselves to help with the situation. These individuals seem to be more on Terri's parent's side, wanting Terri to live. On the other hand, there have been people on the husband's side, as well, believing that Terri should not live that way and that her devices that supply her body with food and water should be taken out. This dilemma has caused much debate among our society and will continue to, if a clear cut method is not devised."

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