Speaking against injustice is the true worth of freedom

Freedom is Not for the Timid

Today , as I was working on my unfinished project of researching a community to learn whether it's suitable for an advertising campaign , I landed on a website that forced me to stop and think about freedom. The article on this thought provoking blog expounded the process that led to the death of Terri Schindler Schiavo , but there was something else that no one in their sane state can rationalize.

Legislations are formulated by the government to protect the rights of individuals in the society , but when the same legislations become oppressive and unjust then should the government still continue to practice them ? Inquiring minds want to know

Here are a few excerpts from the article that intrigued me :

She ( Terri ) was dehydrated to death under a Florida law that defines food and water as "extraordinarily medical treatment."


"Just this week, a family in Okeechobee, Florida, sent out a call for help because their daughter's husband plans to have her put to death in the same manner as Terri's."


"Your state may have the same legislation as Florida's. Some states, since Terri's death, have repealed theirs. Florida has not."


"If you would like to help repeal legislation and/or help save the lives of those threatened with such a cruel death, consider contributing and supporting the Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation."

It's indeed sad that despite living in a civilized progressive society , legislations like these still continue to pull us back.By supporting to repeal the legislation I am only trying to sell myself a hope that this freedom that we enjoy isn't powerless after all. I have done what I could to support what I believe in and hopefully , by spreading the word , a few more people will be motivated to act and follow their heart.