[supercat]

"...brain damaged woman to endure another re-insertion of the tube would violate her civil rights."

Did anyone suggest to the judge the possibility of inserting an IV as a temporary measure?

Or, for that matter, allowing her parents to dribble a little water on her tongue?

[UCANSEE2]

Or, for that matter, allowing her parents to dribble a little water on her tongue?

Her parents are not allowed in her room now.

Those who have tried (even just symbolically) to give her food or water have been arrested.