[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) :-(

[Agnes Heep]

If somebody WANTS to be starved and dehydrated, they have to specify so in an advanced directive generally.

For my part, I don't think anyone has the right to make such a request, even on his own behalf. The effects are too corrupting, and it tends to reduce an individual to the status of property.