Thursday, March 22, 2007

Euthanasia Alive And Well In Texas

Not unsurprisingly so is hypocrisy.

Let me guess, mamma is a brown person, no insurance and no money.

Texas: Brief Reprieve for Little Emilio Gonzales

According to News 8 Austin ( Mother gets more time to find new hospital for dying son , March 21, 2007 , 11:30 AM ) , little Emilio, the toddler that was scheduled to be executed under the Texas Futile Care Law on Friday, March 23, 2007, has been given a reprieve. It appears the hospital is giving the mother, and those assisting her, until April 10th to find a facility that will accept him into their care.

Last year, the family of Andrea Clark, the patient at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston TX, was fighting the decision of the so-called ethics committee that had scheduled her for execution under the "Futile Care Law" as well . This scheduled execution was in spite of the fact that Andrea Clark was actually CONSCIOUS and had expressed her desire to live. With attention drawn to her case, and especially due to the efforts of her family and attorney, Andrea received a reprieve and passed away naturally instead of being forced to die at the hands of man.

One would think the Clark case was enough to draw attention to, and concern about, this "FutileCare Law", but apparently it wasn't. The law still remains on the books and in use by hospitals in Texas. But there is light at the end of the tunnel.

People are learning about the "Futile Care Law" -- some for the first time -- and exactly what patient/family rights it gives away and puts into the hands of the doctors, hospitals and so-called ethics committee. I'm sure is was more than a shock to many to learn such a law exists in Texas and could someday threaten their life or the life of a family member.


With information coming forth and the public and public officials becoming aware and informed about this law, it appears changes are being attempted.
According to an article appearing on 3/20/2007 on the DallasNews.com , "Dying toddler brings futile care bill to forefront " By PAUL J. WEBER, Associated Press:

"State Rep. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, said that while he is respectful of doctors' opinions and hospital resources, no one but the family or patient should decide when to pull the plug.

"Ten days is not long enough for a patient in these circumstances," said Hughes, author of the House bill."

Maybe changes are before us and this will be the last time any have to write about the pending execution of someone who is guilty of nothing more than being ill or disabled. We shall see! We shall see! God knows we will be watching!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is okay but assisted suicide is not? Please explain that one to me. At least those committing suicide want to die. This can go on for I don't know how long, but the Terri Shaivo case was dragged through the courts forever before it was determined the plug could be pulled. He should have just moved her to Texas and the doctors ther could have taken care of the whole mess for him. It is amazing that Texas has any people left in it as it has the highest death penalty executions and euthanasia. That's just super. HH

Himself said...

Hello H.
White WASP or poor brown kid, sorry no contest.
And supposing the mother "pulled the plug" and stuck a pillow over the kids face. Texas would have her tried and fried before she could blink.
I couldn't help but notice this from the Austin8 link:

Sixteen-month-old Emilio Gonzales has been hospitalized since December for a neurological disorder that causes brain tissue to die.

Now who does that remind us of?

Well girl you seem to like my site, I had a look at the area you are in, er seems a bit quiet.

Anonymous said...

Yes it is very quiet here. All one can hear is the pounding of the drums and the ringing of the bells. It's off to worship for one and all! HHAAAA! HH