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shrike

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Thu Oct-23-03 02:33 PM
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27. My concerns also involve the feeding tube

Do we really want to go there? It's obvious this woman is not going to improve, not after 13 years. But do we, as a society, want to sanction this solution? On the other hand, what other choice is there? Perhaps her parents will be willing to look after her as is. But they'll need help, and help is expensive. There's been talk of a trust fund: is it enough to take care of her for 10 to 15 years? After it's gone, what then? Are Florida taxpayers willing to shoulder the burden of her care? This sounds terribly crass and insensitive, I know, but ...

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