{"id":262,"date":"2003-10-26T20:21:10","date_gmt":"2003-10-26T20:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the19thfloor.net\/?p=262"},"modified":"2003-10-26T20:21:10","modified_gmt":"2003-10-26T20:21:10","slug":"decisions_decis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the19thfloor.net\/?p=262","title":{"rendered":"Decisions, Decisions"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Schiavo debacle in Florida has motivated me to start drafting a living will. You would think that, as an attorney, I would have been on top of this little matter long ago. You would be wrong. Despite my best attempts to find a way to live forever, I should face facts and prepare for the possibility that something unexpected may happen to me. I’m contemplating who I should designate as a proxy in such a situation. It’s a difficult decision because I need someone who will be able to carry out my wishes without being unduly influenced by their own emotions. I’ll say here and now that if I was to enter a coma or permanent vegetative state with no or minimal chance for improvement, I would want my ventilator disconnected and all fluids withheld. The State of Minnesota has been kind enough to give the services I need to live a rich and satisfying life. No point in running up the bill once I’ve checked out.
\nIf you haven’t seen Bend It Like Beckham<\/a> yet, do yourself a favor and check it out. It’s a sweet and funny film that gently explores the divide between Anglo and Punjabi cultures. I enjoyed it immensely. My best friend from high school is married to a lovely Indian woman and some of the wedding scenes in the movie reminded me of their marriage ceremony.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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