Terri Schiavo has been clogging up the airwaves lately… forcing many to ask: Should I care? What's the big deal? Well, I finally decided to investigate this whole affair and report my findings to you: the masses. The Terri Schiavo affair has been full of half-truths, mis-information, and irrelevant arguements. As always, I will attempt to claw through the clutter to get to the truth. This article is not complete but since there is a rather pressing time issue, we have pushed it out in its current state until it can be finished… Misconception: "Terri is in a vegetative state." Terri is not in a coma, nor is she completely unable to communicate. Sworn affidavidits testify to the fact that Terri can say a few words. She can also respond to people and commands with smiles and other body movements. When was the last time a cabbage smiled when you entered the room or responded to your conversation? Now granted Terri is at the level of a 6 month old child, but that's hardly a vegetable. Continue reading →