John Leo Gets It

by Wesley J. Smith

John Leo sees how important the Schiavo case is to the future of moral medical practice and our belief as a society in the sanctity and equality of human . . . . Continue Reading »

28 Mar 2005 0

Why Many People Still Don’t Know Basic Schiavo Facts

by Wesley J. Smith

The Terri Schiavo case has been one of the most media saturated stories in recent times. And yet, many people, apparently, still don’t know the basic facts—even news reporters. This was brought home to me strongly today in three different manifestations. First, I was a guest on Fox and . . . . Continue Reading »

27 Mar 2005 0

And Now: Jesse Jackson Against Terri’s Dehydration

by Wesley J. Smith

Jesse Jackson has publicly urged that Terri Schiavo be allowed to live. Ralph Nader, Jesse Jackson, unanimous consent of the United States Senate, half the Democratic Caucus in the House of Representatives. Clearly: This isn’t a right versus left controversy, this is a matter of casting aside . . . . Continue Reading »

26 Mar 2005 0

Forgive Them Lord: They Know Not What They Do

by Wesley J. Smith

This is an awful truth: Barring the unforeseen, Terri Schiavo is going to die. She has now been without food and water for so long that even if she were rehydrated, her organs might be so damaged that she would not regain her health.How are we to act in the face of such a profound injustice? Many . . . . Continue Reading »

26 Mar 2005 0

How The Internet Made the Schiavo Case an International Story

by Wesley J. Smith

There have been other food and fluids cases almost identical to Terri Schiavo’s. And these people had higher capacities. For example, Robert Wendland could roll a wheelchair down a hospital corridor and yet, a hospital ethics committee thought it was A-okay to dehydrate him to death. Wendland . . . . Continue Reading »

25 Mar 2005 0

Personhood Theory: Why Contemporary Mainstream Bioethics is Dangerous

by Wesley J. Smith

I participated in an on-line debate for Court TV yesterday with Florida bioethicist, Bill Allen. We mostly discussed Terri Schiavo. But we also got deeper into the context in which the Schiavo case is being played out, that is, the idea that some of us are not “persons” based on . . . . Continue Reading »

25 Mar 2005 0

Rubber Stamping Terri’s Dehydration

by Wesley J. Smith

When Congress directed the federal courts to take a fresh look at the Schiavo case, it was to be “de novo,” that is, to relook at the evidence with a fresh eye. Yet, Judge James D. Whittemore looks to have been more of a rubber stamp. For example, the federal courts were to determine . . . . Continue Reading »

25 Mar 2005 0

Ralph Nader and Wesley J. Smith Joint Press Release on Terri Schiavo

by Wesley J. Smith

Ralph Nader and I have issued a joint press release urging that all lawful efforts be made to save Terri Schiavo’s . . . . Continue Reading »

24 Mar 2005 0

Terri Schiavo Receives Less Justice Than Condemned Murderer

by Wesley J. Smith

I was asked to weigh in on the Schiavo case by an on-line publication called To The Source, which is sent to tens of thousands of pastors around the country. I focused on how Schiavo, like an executed prisoner, is going to die because the state, through the courts, have so decreed. Yet, when new . . . . Continue Reading »

24 Mar 2005 0

New Blog You Should Check Out

by Wesley J. Smith

Janie Siess is an attorney extraordinaire who represented the mother and sister of Robert Wendland. She fought a five-year legal battle in California to keep his feeding tube from being taken out—even though he could roll a wheelchair down a hospital corridor. She has started a new blog, in . . . . Continue Reading »

23 Mar 2005 0