Would you let your mom be this way for 15 years?
Simple question, Jeff.
I would NEVER starve my mother to death. I would never deny her water. And yes, I've worked in Nursing Homes as a Director of Activities for several years.
In that time, in 2 states, have I have never seen people in Terri's condition starved to death. I have seen loving families take care of their loved ones and never saw anyone even suggest starving someone to death.
Phrase it a bit more simply.
Would you kill your mother after denying her care and therapy for 15 years?