Well in a topic or two (and the shoutbox) people have started talking about this - so not to go off topic anymore - here's a thread about it!
This is a man, who's done more than most of his predecesors. He tried to bring different religions closer, he fought communism, he tried to connect with the youth, he opposed contraception, he fought for peace and against exploitation...
There are many things that can be said about him, but right now the real question is, when will he be alowed to die.
With modern medicine people can be kept alive - but is that live?
His own wish (as others interpreted his words) was to be kept alive no matter what. He is a symbol and what they decide to do in this case will set a presedance for many other (less importaint) people. So the decision is really political. On the other hand - how can he preform his duties (he's still the single leader of the Chatolic Church). It's enough to show him some papers for a certain amount of time - and if he nods - he aproves of them. At least that's how they got over a dozen cardinals apointed in the last few days. But when it comes to church laws - this is legal.
OK - this are just some of the thoughts I had, let's hear yours...
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