by Carrie K. Hutchens
Terri Schiavo's world became one of isolation at the hands of her husband. He made the decisions of who could visit her, if any at all could at any given time. He made the decisions of what therapy she might receive, though he came to reject any therapy at all. He made the decisions about any stimulation that touched her day, including whether the curtains would be open or closed or even a sound of music or voice to touch her moment.
Terri Schiavo's world became one of isolation at the hands of her husband. He made the decisions of who could visit her, if any at all could at any given time. He made the decisions of what therapy she might receive, though he came to reject any therapy at all. He made the decisions about any stimulation that touched her day, including whether the curtains would be open or closed or even a sound of music or voice to touch her moment.
The husband of Terri Schiavo did not see her as a human being, especially after he found Jody and fathered children with her, it would seem. Yes, it would seem that after Jody and the money entered the picture that Terri Schiavo suddenly became a "vegetable", rather than the "wife" that Michael Schiavo was going to faithfully take care of for the rest of her life. (No hint given that he was going to shorten that life from a natural span of time to an ordained and court ordered forced ending of her life when he was seeking the settlement. Of course, that would have limited, or excluded, the initial court awarded judgment, would it not?)
With thoughts of Terri in mind, I do wonder about Karen Weber.
I know that Raymond Weber is supposed to have said that he didn't want his case to turn into a Schiavo one. And that means?
Does that mean that Karen Weber is being afforded every opportunity of recovery no matter how big or small the effort?
Is she receiving time?
Is she receiving therapy?
Is she receiving comfort and encouragement from family and friends?
Is she receiving stimulation to jump start those recovery cells?
Or ... is she laying there often alone, unless or until her husband, the court, or some appointed person decides that she has a right to the comfort of family and friends and the encouragement of hope and effort by medical and therapy staff (as well) to make her better?
It will be the actions that tells us, one and all, whether Karen Weber is being given a fair chance at recovery, or still another Terri Schiavo in the making. Indeed it shall be! Indeed, the world shall be watching both today and tomorrow!
Carrie Hutchens is a former law enforcement officer and a freelance writer who is active in fighting against the death culture movement and the injustices within the judicial and law enforcement systems.
Carrie Hutchens is a former law enforcement officer and a freelance writer who is active in fighting against the death culture movement and the injustices within the judicial and law enforcement systems.
6 comments:
Carrie,
An excellent post. I am very concerned about Karen and what may happen to her. I'm sure that you know that her mother is 80 years old and is working to keep Karen out of hospice. Karen's family has a website: http://prayforkaren.com and her sister is working as well to advocate for her.
We must do what we can to help protect Karen.
Thanks for being a voice for Karen.
David
http://offensivechristians.com
I went back and forth before considering posting this. Please feel free to edit or delete if you deem inappropriate:
I'm the OC from the post above. I'd urge readers of this blog to consider tuning in to the Offensive Christians Radio Show on Talkshoe.com Saturday June 21st at 9:00 pm EDT. This show will be devoted to Karen Weber's situation and I'd like to hear what you have to say and your suggestions about what to do to support Karen. You can call Phone Number: (724) 444-7444
Call ID: 18773 if you want to participate in the show.
Thanks for reading.
David
http://offensivechristians.com
Works for me, David. Thanks for the info!
Thank you, David!
I share your concern for Karen. Florida is definitely not a friend to those who become disabled. We must hope that the judge handling her case is.
I agree with Bob. Thank you for sharing the information.
Carrie - are you concerned about the death penalty? Given your respect for human life, I trust that it concerns you that, for example, the work of Innocence Project alone has exonerated more than 200 people erroneously sentenced to death. What is the responsible Christian to do?
Mark
Mark,
I am a fan of the Innocence Project, as you are perhaps aware. It is my hope that their work will awaken those who have dosed at the post of responsibility. We, as a society, need hold our elected official accountable and that includes prosecutors and judges. It especially includes those who do not perform their duties with honesty and integrity, no matter which branch of government or position therein. But... it also includes us. We can no longer stand silently by and allow the wrongs to be done unto our innocent. ~Carrie
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