Lots of people cope with suffering with dignity, most in silence without media fanfare, without the resources of the Vatican, and without the support of millions of Catholics. Where are the "suffering" experts out there? Where is the equal distribution of compassion? Since when is euphemized journalism a good thing? In death caused by a chronic condition, whether animal or human, the dying being stops eating and drinking. It is part of the natural process. Does anyone care to know about the natural process of death or has ignorant speculation become the acceptable norm? Looking for some honesty Gary ------------------------------------------------------------------ To change your Lit-Ideas settings (subscribe/unsub, vacation on/off, digest on/off), visit www.andreas.com/faq-lit-ideas.html