I've been thinking alot about Terry Schiavo. And I find it startling when I encounter someone who hasn't thought about the case at all (yes Jim, I mean you.)

I'm trying to recall a story that has so captivated the attention of Americans and I'm failing to find one. And then it dawned on me - I've been saying this story really isn't about her parents, or her husband for that matter. But as it turns out this is a story about all of us. Everyone brings their own bias, life view and perception of the world into this -- which obviously we all do all the time. But it's usually about a variety of issues. This has become a collective issue for almost everyone to pontificate (the Pope's puppeteer), legislate (Congress and FL) or orate (Jesse Jackson, etc.) about. Very few seem to have chosen to ignore it completely. Would make a fascinating psychological study.