Miscellaneous

Live Free or Starve Slowly and Whither Away to Death

Betty Hall, an 87-year-old, 14-term New Hampshire State Representative, has not only introduced a resolution to the state house to impeach Bush and Cheney (who knew state legislature's had such power?), but she apparently refuses to eat again until impeachment proceedings begin.

"I've had a good life. I can't think of any better way to end it."

Considering that starvation often results in anemia, beriberi, pellagra, and scurvy, which may then may cause diarrhea, skin rashes, edema, and heart failure, as well as irritability and lethargy, I reckon I can think of quite a few ways to better end one's life, starting with diabetes shock brought upon by cake. Chocolate cake. With vanilla frosting. And ice cream. Ben and Jerry's cinnamon bun ice cream. Goddamn, that's good.

You hear me, Betty. Pick up a goddamn fork, lady.

Full post as published by Quiz Law on February 13, 2008 (boomark / email).