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Essay / The Case of Terri Schiavo: Quality of Life - 1805
She can continue to be unhappy and fall into deeper depression, while making those around her unhappy due to her attitude and the possibility of attack them. Her family could become divided over how best to care for her and possibly lead to divorce or estranged relationships between family members. If she lives away from her family, she will become a ward of the state and will therefore be a burden on taxpayers who will have to finance her medical care, her hospital services as well as the cost of a care center. Joni could also face risks of abuse from her caregivers, whether family or care center staff. Some of the purported benefits Joni might have in following the Christian worldview would be the prospect that she would praise God for allowing her to live and become a role model and inspiration to those going through the same kind of circumstances. She could sue the state for failing to post warning signs about shallow water or for failing to post diving signs. The trial could allow her to live comfortably in her condition and have private attendants to care for her. By living, Joni might one day find someone who will love her as she is and marry her and they can have a happy life together. It is