[MarMema]

Whatever happens we need to stay with us, if nothing else so that we are not all here again trying to put out another last minute fire. Even if we lose Terri, let's see what we can do to stop the next death.

[Marie Antoinette]

Yes, we need to be in this for the long haul. Even if it is too late for Terri, there will be many others.

In my state (MO), the default Living Will prohibits removal of hydration and nutrition. If somebody WANTS to be starved and dehydrated, they have to specify so in an advanced directive generally. Unfortunately, I also read that there was the "clear and convincing evidence" clause somewhere in there :-( Which is exactly what was used in Terri's case (and Cruzan before her) :-(