I Give Up. . .

News Programs have generally been biased in reporting the Terri Schiavo story. So much disinformation to wade through. Many stories being labeled as the "truth." Reporters telling us the "facts," which are based on the expert they preferred or the probable misunderstanding of Terri's condition by the courts. (Evidence might have been based on restricted information or fabrications due to the questioned-by-many actions of Michael Schiavo.) For many of us, the story which needs investigation is the husband.

I realize this is an emotionally charged story with many "experts" in disagreement about Terri's diagnosis. However, if both sides simply reported the facts as they believe them, we could draw our own conclusions, thank-you-very-much. I feel as if I'm trapped in a gossip factory. Facts, Biblical and medical, are scarce.

Although Living Wills are probably a good idea, the news media has given the documents way more emphasis than they deserve, often labeling them as the "simple solution." Folks, nothing about dying is simple, nor should it be.

I finally decided to avoid all news until after Easter except for the headlines. Why? A reporter just announced she is trying to find out if the Pope has a Living Will. I give up!