Reply #3: You're misunderstanding the disability rights position on this. [View All]

If Terri were able to say what she wants for herself and she wanted the feeding tube out, that would be fine.

If she'd written her wishes down and they indicated pretty clearly that she'd want to die, that would be fine, too.

But as it stands she's being killed on the basis of hearsay testimony, and I will always oppose euthanasia, especially euthanasia for the disabled.

I'll also always support anyone's right to refuse care for herself. But be careful what you sign. Many of those free wills are worth exactly what you pay for them.


I guess I'm one of those disability rights advocates who piss you off.

:shrug:

But I think you're mad at the wrong people.

I have multiple chronic conditions that cause me chronic pain and am homebound most of the time. I know how little value most people see in a disabled life. I know how willing they are to kill us. I'm going to let *them* know I'm Not Dead Yet!