Anyone who knows me, and many who don't, knows my feelings about "Quality of Life" judgments that lead to the "Obligated Death" requirement syndrome now implanted into our society. How did that happen? Where were we when that mentality came into our lives and took over what was once called humanity? Where were we indeed?
In reading the news release (March 20, 2007) from Not Dead Yet, a very well known national disability organization, I'm reminded of how some doctors are quick to give up on those who are less than perfect. Doctors who dare to suggest a life isn't worth living because it isn't worth it by their standards. A judgment they, and their fellow futile care advocates, impose upon others, even in some cases, without regard to the patient's wishes and the wishes of his (her) family. But then... who is the patient to have a say anyway? After all, it is only his (or her) life that is on the line and at risk of being snuffed due to the new rules on the playground of life.
In the news release from NDY (March 20, 2007), the ethics committee is alleged to have decided, with regard to Emilio Gonzales, that a ventilator lacks "dignity" and merely "prolongs death".
In that same news release, it is reported that "A powerful affidavit submitted by disability activist Nick Dupree contests those characterizations of life on a ventilator. A 26-year-old Dupree has been on a ventilator since he was 13 years old."
The "so-called" ethics committee knows better about what life is like on a ventilator than one who actually lives life on one? I think not!
But it gets even better.
Doctors gave up on Nick Dupree's 6 month old brother. Their mother did not. Due to her insistence, Jamie was treated and sent home with his mother. He is now 24-years-old. Who was right? The doctors or the mother? Obviously, the baby's mother! Yet, we are suppose to look at doctors as though they are all knowing and above making mistakes?
Doctors, whether some of them wish to believe it or not, are human beings just like the rest of us. They can, and do, make mistakes no matter how good they are or how hard they try. (No human, as of this date, has achieved perfection.) And with that said... who are these doctors and others on the "so-called" ethics committee that seem to think they have all the answers, are god-like, and have the right to impose their "Quality of Life" standards on others, especially without invitation to do so?
How do they get on and qualify for the committee?
What are the rules and standards established?
What are the safeguards to prevent or correct wrongful decisions prior to the point of no return?
Are the members held to a highest level of accountability for all decisions made?
There are many questions that Texans should be asking, but so should the rest of us. After all, Texas isn't the only state that is striving to legally rid itself of the devalued weak and alleged-burdensome. Look at Florida. Look at Oregon. Look at all the states that want to implement "assisted suicide". But while they are doing that, Texas seems to want to get out ahead with the "Obligated Death" portion of it all with their "Futile Care Law" that gives a ten day notice of intent to execute and exterminate the defective life forms (in their care) that they feel do not meet the "Quality of Life" requirements.
Texas has always talked about being the biggest and having the biggest and best of all things. Guess now, they want to have the biggest lead on the opting people out? Too bad that they don't have the biggest hearts and repeal the law of execution of the innocent but ill among us. Yes, too bad. But then... who knows??? Maybe tomorrow, they will be working to do just that!
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