Terri Schiavo article questions

Link: http://nytimes.com/2005/03/21/politics/21cnd-debate.html?hp&ex=1111467600&en=d959f74eb94c300f&ei=5094&partner=homepage

1.) The central controversy in the Schiavo case is whether she should continue to live with the help of a feeding tube or if the feeding tube should be removed.

2.) The individuals involved in the conflict over the feeding tube are Schiavo’s husband and legal guardian, Michael Schiavo, and her parents, Bob and Mary Schindler. Mr. Schiavo wants the tube removed. He said his wife told him she would not have wanted to be kept alive. The Schindlers say their daughter would have wanted to be kept alive.

3.) In Washington, Republicans and Democrats have been in a heated debate over this issue. Democrats are accusing Republicans of intruding in the medical decisions related to Schiavo. The Republican-led Senate approved the bill to intervene in the case Sunday, but the bill had resistance from some House Democrats. They say Congress has “overstepped its authority by inserting itself into what was a family matter best left to state authorities.”

4.) I believe the article showed the complexity in the Schiavo case.

5.) The article’s complexity was just right for this issue, I thought.

6.) An issue such as life or death is going to be complex. The Schiavo case is completely complex, not only on the political side but also on the human interest side. The article I read mostly delved into what went on this weekend in the House and Senate.

7.) This article explained both sides (Republican vs. Democrat) very well and in-depth. After reading it I understand what happened this weekend and what the conflicting interests are.

8.) The article lacked the human interest side of this story. I understand that a lot of things occurred in Washington this weekend, but we have to remember that behind this story there really is a girl whose life is on the line. Also the article failed to mention further legislation that could encompass every situation like the Schiavo case.