<<<<<<<<because his motivation was based on stated
belief, not on fact. (we know there are always"other options.")
<My question, about fact>>>>>>>>>
I do not believe there is any such thing as "fact" Individuals and collectives
may have perceptions, beliefs or opinions. History someone has said is simply
the "propaganda of the victors". So I believe Latimers'(His)Story, is like any
other event. How one percieves it may depend on ones hermeneutic.
Cheerio Henry
Judith Winter wrote:
> At 11:43 PM +0100 5/15/99, homan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > I have this uneasy feeling that we are using 20/20 hindsigh...
> > However the court is dealing with Robert's actions, and his hell may
> > have been very different from Tracy's,... We do not know how much
> > accurate factual information had been given to Robert, or was readily
> > available to him; nor his ability to integrate and interpret this
> > information.
>
> I am not in disagreement with what you have written above.
> These issues speak to the matter of support (lacking or perceived to be
> lacking) for people to LIVE with [whatever - fill in the blank] condition.
>
> When individuals choose to end their own lives, because they perceive death
> as the only way to end their own suffering, we can make similar arguments
> to what you are saying here:
>
> > Responding emotionally ... Robert may well have ... taken a direct path:
> > Tracy's suffering is unbearable how can we end it. Crime passionelle?
>
> (The difference being one of agency.) (I believe the "right" to suicide"
> varies from place to place.)
>
> While Robert's frame of mind and actions is an issue before the courts,
> etc., it is not the topic I am choosing to discuss at this time. If it
> were, I would have maintained the prior subject line. (The discussion you
> are raising will continue.)
>
> Specifically, the nature of my inquiry would be relevant reagrdless of
> whether the actor was Robert or Tracy. I am not saying that these facts
> will influence the case -- because his motivation was based on stated
> belief, not on fact. (we know there are always"other options.")
>
> My question, about fact, remains -- answer to it would be useful for other
> people. Answer to it would not likely have bearing on this case.
> Nonetheless, there's value to my question :-) which I repeat (below). I
> would appreciate any pointers regarding the facts of Tracy's situation, as
> I described. Thank you.
>
> > > I have a question about a medical detail:
> > >
> > > Tracy and her situation are described as "cerebral palsy ...
> > > Tracy's leg was soon to have been amputated ... unbearable pain."
> > > My question is "Why was her leg to be amputated?".]
> > >
> > > .... //snip// ...
> > >
> > > Thank you.
> > >
> > > In connection,
> > >
> > > Judith Winter
> > > ~ Maiandros ~
> > > Research & Communications
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> > > RSD / CRPS is an under-recognized and under-treated condition,
> > > most identified by excruciating, neuropathic pain which may follow
> > > a "relatively minor" injury, usually to a limb. It affects multiple
> > > body systems and is usually progressively debilitating. Accurate
> > > information and early diagnosis matter. Early signs are regional
> > > (i.e.local) and often include: swelling, color and temperature
> > > changes, and severe, burning pain ("worse than a bad sunburn").
> > > Though RSD/CRPS is not contagious, the severity of the pain and
> > > resulting disability usually profoundly affects the entire family.
> > >
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