[lbo-talk] Disability perspective: Overlooked in the Shadows

[Marta Russell]

>Whether or not anyone defines what is happening to her as "life," 
>the thing is that she told people she did not want to live that way. 
>I do not see what the higher principle is in denying her wish.
>
>I am in the process of creating a living will. I hope that people 
>will respect my wishes if I should wind up in Ms. Schiavo's position.
>
>Joanna
>

You should also designate a poxy - someone you trust - in the event 
that decisions have to be made that are not anticipated and not made 
clear in your Living Will.

Marta
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