[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Well, yes and as far as actions go nothing has changed.

What worries me is that the concept is being changed. The core concept that allows us to have a foundation to fight against it is being removed.

I am weird I guess but I would find Michael just going in and put a pillow over Terri's face it far less troubling then I find his going to court and trying to get societal approval for his actions.

As long as the concept remains the ideal, (even if it is not always followed) then the possibility for human and societal improvement remains. But if the ideal it’s self is thrown away then what hope is there?

[sweetliberty]

"I am weird I guess but I would find Michael just going in and put a pillow over Terri's face it far less troubling then I find his going to court and trying to get societal approval for his actions."

No, you're not weird. You're absolutely correct. Difference is, that if he did that, he would still be charged with murder, now wouldn't he? But if he can get "society" to go along with the termination of Terri's life, the precedent is set and murder becomes legitimate under certain circumstances, to be determined by, who else, judges. People, we have a problem!