A wealthy U.S. business tycoon has offered Terri Schiavo's husband $1 million dollars to refrain from the removal of her feeding tube next week. The
offer was rejected by Michael Schiavo, but still stands until Moday, March 14th.
news.bbc.co.uk
Robert Herring, a supporter of stem cell research, said he would pay Michael Schiavo if he gave up his right to decide his wife's medical
treatment.....
He said he was a "neutral party", insisting he had no connections with the woman's parents, husband or any organisation involved in the case. "I
believe very strongly that there are medical advances happening around the globe that very shortly could have a positive impact on Terri's
condition," he said. "I have seen miraculous recoveries occur through the use of stem cells in patients suffering a variety of conditions.
Mr Schiavo, who has started a family with another woman, remains Mrs Schiavo's legal guardian. He insists his wife did not want to be kept alive in
this way.
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I find it amazing that a man that has no relation to Terri Schiavo or her family has been so inspired by this case to step in and offer $1 million
for her to be kept alive. Her husband Michael is obviously not compelled by financial offers and firmly wants to carry through with his wife's
wishes. If I choose to die once in a vegetative state, I certainly would hope that my family would not keep me alive for their own reasons.
Isn't my life my choice, or will it go up on eBay if the circumstances fit?
[edit on 3/12/2005 by infinite8]
