Schiavo death spurs national debate and mourning
The end of Terri Schiavo's seven-year legal battle drew national attention to living wills and end-of-life care. Court rulings upheld her husband Michael Schiavo's contention she would not want artificial life support. Bush called for protecting the weak while acknowledging sadness at her death. Protests outside the hospice drew arrests as activists clashed with officials.
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Living will rise in wake of Schiavo case prompts Ohio talk
Local residents in Middletown discuss the Terri Schiavo case and its impact on estate planning. Attorney Newman Singer urged properly executed living wills and health care powers of attorney. Michael Taylor, 21, of Middletown, said Schiavo heightened his awareness and motivated him to prepare documents. Community leaders offered varied views on death, end of life care, and ethics, with clergy and hospice workers stressing family decisions and compassion.
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