The Schiavo issue

scaeagles · 03-24-2005, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Claire

Yes, careful--just because he finally went and did something about his concerns legally in 1998, does not mean he suddenly remembered. He'd been battling with her family for years by this time, but privately.

Sorry to be snarky, but was he battling before or after he was impregnating his girlfriend?

Personal note - while my mom was dying of lupus, my dad chose not to be around much. I can deal with that. Hard situation. However, he chose to spend a lot of time with other women. I cannot deal with that.

Last I checked, wedding vows included such things as "in sickness and in health". Perhaps theirs did not.

Claire · 03-24-2005, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

Sorry to be snarky, but was he battling before or after he was impregnating his girlfriend?

Personal note - while my mom was dying of lupus, my dad chose not to be around much. I can deal with that. Hard situation. However, he chose to spend a lot of time with other women. I cannot deal with that.

Last I checked, wedding vows included such things as "in sickness and in health". Perhaps theirs did not.

I'm really sorry, Leo. It's obviously very personal and you didn't have to share, yet you did. Thank you for that.

SacTown Chronic · 03-24-2005, 11:13 AM

Crystal asked me this morning why so many people choose to assume the worst about Michael Shiavo. My answer was that I suspected some people, on both sides of the issue, were forming their opinions of his motivation based on personal experience -- including past (and present) relationships and marriages. I told her I believed the husband mainly because I know that I would battle to honor her wishes and give her peace. And I know she would do the same for me.

I also said that as our kids get older and start having serious relationships, I might start to agree with Terri's parents' point of view. I already feel that no man will be good enough for my Caitlin, so how would I respond to this situation if it were my daughter? I cannot say. But I freely admit that I would analyze my son-in-law's every move looking for hidden agendas.

03-24-2005, 11:13 AM	#3
SacTown Chronic the myth of the dream Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,217	Crystal asked me this morning why so many people choose to assume the worst about Michael Shiavo. My answer was that I suspected some people, on both sides of the issue, were forming their opinions of his motivation based on personal experience -- including past (and present) relationships and marriages. I told her I believed the husband mainly because I know that I would battle to honor her wishes and give her peace. And I know she would do the same for me. I also said that as our kids get older and start having serious relationships, I might start to agree with Terri's parents' point of view. I already feel that no man will be good enough for my Caitlin, so how would I respond to this situation if it were my daughter? I cannot say. But I freely admit that I would analyze my son-in-law's every move looking for hidden agendas. __________________ Is it the fingers, or the brain that you're teaching a lesson?
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