As in most culture war issues, the battle over Terri Schiavo's life has attracted an outpouring from an army of traditional values, pro-life, conservative and religious groups. But there is virtual silence from many of their usual adversaries: The National Organization for Women, NARAL Pro-Choice America and other major pro-choice and feminist groups don't mention the brain-damaged Florida woman on their Web sites. Neither does Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the National Council of Churches or the National Coalition for Domestic Violence (NCDV), even though these groups often lock horns with some of the organizations defending Mrs. Schiavo's right to life.
Stepping up for Michael Schiavo, who supported removing his wife's feeding tube, is the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Howard Simon, executive director of the ACLU of Florida applauded a federal judge's decision yesterday rejecting a request from Mrs. Schiavo's parents to have her feeding tube reconnected. Other groups that generally support Mr. Schiavo's efforts are the American Humanist Association (AHA) and the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF).
Some want to higjack this issues to advance their own agenda. Other find it just to uncomfortable to even muster an opinion. As I said before, it is only in times of tribulation that we discover who we really are. I'm ashamed to share the same planet with some of these people.
This article is based in part on wire service reports.
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