Periodically, the Atlantic Monthly magazine publishes stories on biotech. These tend to be fawning puff pieces about the coming wonders of therapeutic cloning or, on occasion, warnings about the problems biotech is spawning for society. There are two constants in these stories. First, they accept . . . . Continue Reading »
This John Leo column begins to connect dots in urgent need of . . . . Continue Reading »
Thus sayeth the New York Times: “The death of Pope John Paul II came at a time when Americans have been engaged in an unusual moment of national reflection about mortality. The long, bitter fight over the unknowing Terri Schiavo was a stark contrast to the passing of this pontiff, whose own . . . . Continue Reading »
Apparently Michael Schiavo is in hiding because of death threats. Anyone who threatens violence dishonors the memory of Terri Schiavo and the noble struggle in which so many participated. Indeed, the Schindlers said explicitly to put away hate.The Pope forgave his attempted assassin. Terri’s . . . . Continue Reading »
As promised, here is an article in the current edition of the Weekly Standard magazine containing some of my initial thoughts on legal reforms that could help protect the lives of devalued people like Terri Schiavo. The article speaks for itself, but allow me to share just a few additional thoughts: . . . . Continue Reading »
Ah, the Dutch. In their cold and sterile hands, there never would have been a public fight over Terri’s life. The decision to stop the feeding tube wouldn’t have been based on Terri’s past-stated desires. It wouldn’t have been based on what Michael Schiavo wanted. Nor, would . . . . Continue Reading »
Forgive me for posting a favorable review of my most recent book, Consumer’s Guide to a Brave New World. I do so not because it is a good review—although in truth, it is highly unlikely that I would post a bad review in this space. No, I am posting this review from the Claremont . . . . Continue Reading »
I was traveling when Terri Schiavo died, the victim of a bitter injustice. It was a very sad day for her family and a black mark on the history of American jurisprudence. We can create a lasting legacy for Terri by acting legislatively to provide greater protections for people, who like Terri, are . . . . Continue Reading »
The Terri Schiavo debacle did not arise in a vacuum. For years, the bioethics movement has strived to deprive some people of their moral worth, based on not yet developed or impaired cognitive capacities. The danger of such thinking is becoming crystal clear, as I demonstrate in this article in . . . . Continue Reading »
“This [Terri’s dehydration] is what happens when law is not tempered with . . . . Continue Reading »
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