When Terri Schiavo was murdered through dehydration by her husband and a pro-death judge, a fierce battle erupted between liberals and conservatives over the issue of euthanasia; liberal Democrats fought furiously for the death of poor Terri, and conservatives-particularly Republicans-fought to save her with equal vigour. What struck many as odd on the pro-life side of the issue was the fanaticism with which those who sought to “end life with dignity” prosecuted their war; why were they so determined to win that particular battle? What was it about this “right to die” that brought out such passion on the left?
Timothy Birdnow is a conservative writer and blogger and lives in St. Louis Missouri. His work has appeared in many popular conservative publications including but not limited to The American Thinker, Pajamas Media, Intellectual Conservative and Orthodoxy Today. Tim is a featured contributor to American Daily Reviewand has appeared as a Guest Host on the Heading Right Radio Network. Tim’s website is tbirdnow.mee.nu.
