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So, I take it you would be against the parents profiting from movies, books, interviews, etc., as well?

And, I might add that Michael would not be in a position to profit if the Schindlers, the "right to life" movement, Governor Jeb, the Florida Legislature, the United States Congress, and President Bush had not gotten involved.

Do you seriously think that Michael did this to make money? If so, why has he turned down the millions offered by private parties to relinquish his rights as the spouse in this case?

Is it just possible that he is doing what his wife wanted?

So, I take it you would be against the parents profiting from movies, books, interviews, etc., as well?

As a matter of fact, yes, I would if it came as a consequence of her death. I would also object if they use Terri as a money-making engine if she survives (which seems unlikely at this point).

And, I might add that Michael would not be in a position to profit if the Schindlers, the "right to life" movement, Governor Jeb, the Florida Legislature, the United States Congress, and President Bush had not gotten involved.

Your point is true, all the attention has certainly magnified his celebrity and the amount of money he will probably earn once she's dead. The operative phrase being "once she's dead."

Do you seriously think that Michael did this to make money? If so, why has he turned down the millions offered by private parties to relinquish his rights as the spouse in this case?

To be as cynical as possible, at this point, yes. From other postings here, it is reported that his recollection of her desire to die just happens to coincide with the money from the insurance settlement running out (by sheer coincidence, I'm sure). As for the very belated refused million dollar offer to relinquish his guardianship, let us not overlook the influence of his counsel, George Felos, contributer to Justice Greer's reelection campaign, member of the board of directors at Terri's hospice, and a "right-to-die" activist. I read he presently charges $15,000 per speech. How much will he get if Terri doesn't die? No, she must die to complete the story, otherwise the book deals, movie deals, and speaking fees aren't realized.

I also feel that the judical bureaucracy (the fellowship of the black robes) has decided to make Terri Schaivo an examplar of their ultimate power in deciding these matters no matter what elected legislatures or executives want.

And before you cite the various judges, review by multiple courts, etc., recall that there is only one court of fact in this case, Justice Greer's. All the others are courts of law, meaning they are only reviewing application of the law (the legal procedures) by Justice Greer. Is it possible to have a legally valid decision based on erroneous or improperly decided facts? Any elementary class in formal logic would tell you the answer is yes. But just as it is nearly impossible to get prosecutors to admit their misconduct, it is even more difficult to get a judge to admit making factual or procedural errors.

"Is it just possible that he is doing what his wife wanted?"

The evidence of that is, at best, conflicting. Family members on both sides have said opposite things. If he is, why didn't this battle happen 15, 14, 13 years ago when it became clear that Terri would never substantially recover her former quality of life? Why, as reported by his own attorney, does Michael insist on multiple years of therapy? Why does he suddenly cut off all therapy and pursue this course? Did Terri suddenly change her mind? Or did Michael?