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September 25, 2004
An observation and TJ's resolute father
Isn't it funny how sensitive the liberals are when they read the things I've learned about them? It has equaled comments galore.
But I don't see any kind of answer when it comes to the questions I ask about where they get their rights. No comments when I begged for an actual example of a non sequitur argument I made (and I didn't even doubt I made one in these open-formatted discussions I've had). I guess the accusations are enough to win over the liberals (see Dan Rather).
I would love to have some meaningful discussion (like I've had with a liberal right here and on this day). But if you aren't going to bring anything worthwhile to the table, please don't post. When you do your research or discover your head is shoved inside of something and manage to pull it out, then bring something of value and post it. Otherwise, you're only making yourself look like a fool.
As for my buddy, TJ, I will soon be putting together some stuff on Euthanasia, but I think this article is a good place to start (for the basic ideas). I don't blame you for at least wanting the other side. As a Catholic, and believing that we will likely spend time in purgatory following our life on Earth, suffering is a completely valuable aspect of our life and has great redeeming value. One needs to look no further than the life of Christ, Himself. Euthanasia means "good death," and that clearly isn't what Christ was after.
Also, TJ, think of the great thing it did for you and for your mother. You are surely more compassionate and charitable for going through all of that. You can have great sympathy for sufferers, and your understanding is so much greater than mine (not having the experience). With your horror comes that gift. And for that you can thank your dad for never giving up and expediting his death. As a Catholic, I believe his journey to be with God was likely a much faster process than it would have been otherwise due to his suffering. With the great compassion gained by all those who cared for him in his most vulnerable days, their journey to be with God is made that much easier. His pain and suffering may have been his most valuable days on Earth in terms of an everlasting life for himself and his family (what's more valuable than that?!).
Posted by Judd at September 25, 2004 10:43 PM
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Thank you for the kind words, Judd. What you said makes a lot of sense, and it helps me come to terms with a lot of the losses I have faced in life.
I will check out that link when I get the chance.
Posted by: T.J. at September 26, 2004 10:14 AM
TJ-
I wouldn't wish the horror on anyone (such as the sufferer or those who must witness). I just wouldn't want anyone to think all of it was for naught.
Judd
Posted by: judd at September 26, 2004 12:31 PM