I've been following this case a bit and I'm dumbfounded at the lack of logic and compassion that is seeping into legislation which is then able to be used in what seems the epitome of sadism.
The religious types who drive the "right to life" movements are as consistent as frigging fog. They'll hide behind God's will and wishes in a case like this, neatly overlooking that this poor woman had a life ending medical event that could be seen as "God's will" for her and her baby, but they're actually intent on over-riding that. This isn't what I "believe" as I'm not religious at all, but I've had enough "interesting" debates with the devout to know that their ideology is often devoid of any aspect of critical thinking.
The way the world is going makes me glad I'm oldish to be honest. Every heartbreaking story like this, every bit of extended batshittery that I see reported makes me think, well, hopefully not long now, because voices of reason are unwelcome and drowned out by people with enough money to promote any nuts agenda that generates digital revenue, actual human beings suffering as a result be damned it seems.
I've sat at my late DPs bedside when he was brain dead, for three days, after life support was withdrawn. Still I had friends aghast that I agreed with what was a medical decision. He wasn't in there, and his body was failing in front of our eyes. There was going to be no miracle awakening, and if there had been, he would have been quadriplegic and severely brain damaged, which he would not have wanted. So, like many others to whom I send solidarity, I know what I'm talking about in terms of the agony if this kind of scenario.
There being a "maybe" baby, which might not survive, and may be significantly disabled if it does, plus the US financial model of medical care is beyond horrific, and I am appalled for the family, and for the poor woman herself, reduced as others gave said, to the status of incubator.
And something else that occurs to me - if you rock up in a life threatening condition as a pregnant woman with awareness, how the hell does the conversation go if the law prohibits your treatment in favour of the baby at all costs? I'm aware that women can choose their baby over all else, sacrificing themselves if they choose, and fair play to them. But if said woman has other children, or just wants to live, she's effectively being told she is less important than the foetus, and will just have to suck it up in these scenarios. It's inhumane and barbaric on every level.