And if she is unable to speak for herself, spouses have traditionally been able to act on their behalf. It is only in cases where there is dispute that the courts intervene at all.
For you to say a spouse should not have that right, while complaining about the courts intervening uninvited into people's lives is utter hypocrisy. Do you want a court involved in the decision of family or not?
Would you feel comfortable with your husband speaking for your life when he has moved on and is in love with a different woman?
And if she is unable to speak for herself, spouses have traditionally been able to act on their behalf. It is only in cases where there is dispute that the courts intervene at all.
For you to say a spouse should not have that right, while complaining about the courts intervening uninvited into people's lives is utter hypocrisy. Do you want a court involved in the decision of family or not?
In this case, Terri tried to speak for herself, for all the good it did. When they came to remove the tube, she was told what they intended to do and she yelled out loudly "I wahhhhhh...." as best she could. Too bad the court didn't take that into consideration.
The people witnessing understood she was trying her best to protest, "I want to live..." But spouse Michael knew better and he had the say.