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"The brain has shown itself to bypass bad synapse. The brain is truly amazing and we are just now beginning to learn more about it."

I agree with these statements, however what we are talking about in the Terri Schiavo case is the wholesale destruction of the cerebral cortex, not a synapes failure. If you think about the synapsis of the brain as the wiring- elecrtical connections- one can repair the wiring from the power pole to the house, but if the house has burned down the lights will still not go on.

In Terri's case the house has burned down and what is left is nothing but ashes. The dead tissue has atrophied and the volume once occupied by her cerebral cortex has been replaced by spinal fluid. There is no mechanism which will grow or otherwise generate new brain tissue.

Christopher Reeves is not an example applicable to the Terri Schiavo situation. He suffered a spinal cord injury, not a brain injury. I submit that rather than a synapse regeneration to his diaphragm, he has retrained himself to breathe using other muscle groups. This would explain the two hour limitation on his ability to breathe unassisted. His synapses dont get tired- his muscles do. I admire his determination, however I cannot agree that he is an example of a regeneration od nerve tissue.

Even if your analysis of Terri's "dead" brain is correct, and it may well be correct, that to me is not justification for starvation and dehydration of an innocent person on orders from one blind circuit judge in a corrupt FL judiciary.

I agree with these statements, however what we are talking about in the Terri Schiavo case is the wholesale destruction of the cerebral cortex, not a synapes failure. If you think about the synapsis of the brain as the wiring- elecrtical connections- one can repair the wiring from the power pole to the house, but if the house has burned down the lights will still not go on.

In Terri's case the house has burned down and what is left is nothing but ashes. The dead tissue has atrophied and the volume once occupied by her cerebral cortex has been replaced by spinal fluid. There is no mechanism which will grow or otherwise generate new brain tissue.

Are you a neurologist or otherwise have expertise in the field? Also, have you personally examined Terri Schindler's medical records and person? What are your medical credentials and first-hand knowledge of this case? I ask because you are stating information that has been debunked by actual medical experts and you are presenting information as if you are an expert with first hand knowledge. Thanks.