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Quinlan #276829

CBS Evening News for Friday, Apr 03, 1981
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(Studio) Controversy surrounding Karen Anne Quinlan recalled.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer

(No location given) Devotion of Quinlan's parents to her examined; films shown. [Julia QUINLAN - states reasons for her continued commitment.] [Father, Joseph T. QUINLAN - expresses faith in daughter's situation.] Background to controversy surrounding family's plight recalled. [Julia QUINLAN - notes society's refusal to face reality of death.] Legal issues arising from Quinlan case outlined; map shown. [Society for the Right to Die spokesperson Sidney ROSOFF - notes impact of Quinlan case on movement] [Americans United for Life spokesperson Dennis HORAN - expresses concern that euthanasia will be encouraged by poorly written legislature] [Julia QUINLAN - expresses her continued commitment to Karen Anne.]
REPORTER: Bernard Goldberg

Reporter(s):
Goldberg, Bernard;
Schieffer, Bob
Duration:
00:03:10

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