That's just it. Those who take Michael Shiavo's word as gospel need to give it a rest. He may very well be telling the truth, but WHAT IF? is a good question to ask where he is concerned. WHAT IF he is NOT and has NOT been telling the truth about any of it? - They are not even treating her as humanely as they treat an animal. They and he (Shiavo) have been willing to risk that she feels pain and have removed her food and water so it will take DAYS for her to die. WHAT IF she does feel pain? WHAT IF Shiavo is a pathological liar? WHAT IF Terri were injured in some way which caused this whole thing? WHAT IF Terri could be rehabilitated by her parents? Why is Shiavo in a common law marriage with another woman if he is so "in love" with Terri? Lord have mercy, with animals they at least get it over with quick.
The law does not deal with "WHAT IF's".