Lessons From Terri Schiavo End-Of-Life Choices
The editorial argues all should plan for death and state their end-of-life wishes in writing. It cites Terri Schiavo’s case to stress living wills, durable power of attorney for health care, and advance directives, urging timely family discussions and formal documents.
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ABC News
Abu Masab al-Zarqawi
ACLU
Florida
Public response condemns attempts to block Terri Schiavo case
Readers express shame at Republicans and Bill Frist over ruling on Terri Schiavo. They argue for personal family decisions and criticize government overreach as President Bush mulls legislation.
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Bill Frist
Jeb Bush
Bush
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Eddy Willenberg
Cedar Rapids
Liberals Lose When They Help Guilty Not Innocent
Opinion letter argues that liberal support for alleged guilty parties harms society. The author claims Terri Schiavo cases and disability cases show a political bias against conservatives and that euthanasia or neglect would spread if protections fail.
Republicans exploit Terri Schiavo case for political gain
Randall Nashua argues that Republicans manipulate the Terri Schiavo matter to score political points. He condemns a confidential memo showing aims to use the tragedy against Democrats while real national issues like the deficit and war are neglected.
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Wei-ch i and Sino American strategy contrasted
The piece argues China favors patience in Wei-ch i style play and politics, contrasting it with American chess tactics. It cites Mao Zedong and Southeast Asia as Wei-ch i analogies, warns of China’s potential stealth deterrence like hidden nukes, and urges the United States to study Wei-ch i to understand future conflicts.
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Pacific
Yale
Scott Boorman
Boorman
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Southeast Asia
Vietnam
Taiwan
Gordon Chang
Mao
Chang
People’s Republic of China
United States
America
Uncle Sam
Al-Qaida
Osama
Wei-Ch’i
U.S
Beijing
Schiavo Case Sparks Debate Over Civility and Life Support
A columnist criticizes the Terri Schiavo case and the public reaction, contrasting prolonged life support with the actions of an admitted child rapist and murderer. The piece questions Michael Schiavo's decision to insert a feeding tube and debates whether it reflected his wife's wishes.
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