[maine-iac7]

Problem is, if nature had its way, Terri would have been dead 15 years ago. The machines aren't natural at all and people can now live indefinitely, on machines. Which cost the earth.

well, then there now - Terri was not, is not "on machines" - she was not on life support, not comatose, not in a PVS - etc - only a feeding tube - and only that because her husband-in-name-only refused to let them feed her by mouth - and there are nurses who have signed affidavits that she could be -

But how can you create the illusion that someone is on life support if they are not, at least, on 'something -

the feeding tube is only hooked up for a few minutes a day to deliver the nutrients...

that is not "life support"

(and, oh, Peach-y, don't bother to answer me. It's obvious you are for euthanasia - so no sense conversing with you - I only commented on you remarks for others to read)

[joesbucks]

I believe the tube and/or the device that enters her stomach are permanently attached. The tube from the nutrient back is affixed temporarily to the device permanently installed in her stomach.

[Peach]

Oh, no. Let me answer.

You seem unaware that Florida law considers feeding tubes to be part of what they call life saving equipment.

And not just Florida either, btw.

If you don't like the law, may I suggest you work to change it.

[marajade]

Have you read the facts of the case? Terri cannot medically take food and water if she had tried she might choke to death.

[KDD]

Forced Feeding is considered extraordinary medical treatment that can be refused according to Fl. and U.S. Law. The language of such law is even written into the Fl. Constitution.

15 years of forced feeding of a non-cognitive person is inhumane and shows a sick selfish self absorption on the Schindlers parts. They have testified that they would continue to force feed her indefinitely even if she'd told them she would refuse such treatment.

Therefore we know they represent their own wishes...nor Terris.