Margaret Atwood published a dystopian novel in 1985 entitled The Handmaid’s Tale. The novel was set in the future when Christian fanatics had taken power. Certain women were designated as “breeders,” and their function was to become impregnated and have children. Now life imitates art.
In Fort Worth, Texas, a pregnant brain-dead woman was kept on life support because Texas law prohibits hospitals from suspending life-sustaining treatment for patients who are pregnant.
Yesterday a state district court judge said the life-support could be ended.
Incidentally, the hospital said the fetus could not survive outside the womb.
The hospital, which is a public hospital, may appeal.
I am always amazed that people who call themselves “pro-life” can be so heartless.
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