Santorum's wife wrote a book about it in 1998. In doing so, she invited discussion and criticism - however much it's in bad taste.

http://www.amazon.co...rum/dp/1568145284

If she and he wanted it to be a private death ritual, they should have kept it private.

And don't forget, he has reactionary views about what other people should and must do in similar situations. That needs to be taken into account, IMHO.

My $0.02.

Cheers,
Scott.