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I don't know the specifics of the poll but it was widely published. I do have graduate training in inferential methods but am too tired to put it to use right now.

My assumption is that many more people would see the case the "right" way if they were better informed. The Mass Media barrage of "PERSISTENT VEGETATIVE STATE" is all many of them have heard.

With relatives in Asia, I can say that some things are better and some are worse there. At the community and kinship level things are generally better. People are much closer and younger people take care of the elders, through 2 or three generations. This is one of the highest priorities of their lives. But there are many terrible things as well, such as the infanticide of female babies in India. Good night.

"too tired to put it to use right now." Yes indeed.

Have friends and family in Asia as well as Europe. I have always admired the respect that is shown to elders in their culture as well in places such as Japan.

Time to put my mind and body to rest. God bless you all, and especially Terri and her loved ones. Good night.

My assumption is that many more people would see the case the "right" way if they were better informed. The Mass Media barrage of "PERSISTENT VEGETATIVE STATE" is all many of them have heard.

This is true. Most people I have talked to believed she was brain dead.