really really really bad taste. I mean it.

[kellinator]

Is it a sign of just how cynical I've gotten that a big part of me is wondering if now Terri Schiavo's parents and their cronies in the religious right who have exploited her for political gain are pissed that she's no longer the biggest death-related news story of the day?

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[dorei.livejournal.com]

I'd agree about the cronies part. As for her parents, I don't know for certain about that.

When someone you love dies, it's hard to look beyond your little circle of the world to other things, or at least, not see everything through the shadow of that. I'm certain that many of things they have said are out of anger and hurt because they're very self-focused. Then again, grief IS a self-focused process. I would not be surprised at all if they view the Pope's passing as some sort of sign regarding the passing of their daughter.

When you're grieving, you want to alternately lash out at everyone and at the same time look for comfort. Nothing makes you feel more helpless than watching someone you love die -- I imagine it's even greater when it's your child. The natural progression is that you should not outlive your progeny.

As for those cronies, though -- I think they're pissed. The religious right likes a good bone. And the politicians don't want you remembering the problems overseas and this is a good smokescreen that is now clearing.