[nicmarlo]

If Terri had draft a living will that specifically spelled out hydration and nutrition (as opposed to "life support"), I would sadly agree that her wishes should be controlling.

Had Terri had such a document in hand, before 2000, it was considered a FELONY. That kind of document may not have even LEGALLY passed muster, as I strongly doubt that any attorney would draw up a document that would allow future ILLEGAL acts to be sworn to.

[utahagen]

Good point, but I was trying to make the point that even people who have no problem with euthanasia, for example, should demand that the person's wishes be specific and in writing. I think many people on the Michael Schaivo side of this argument are knee-jerk supporting Michael out of defense of the principal that "you should be able to do whatever you want with your own body". Even those who believe this should demand that the standard for determining a person's wishes be very high, given the stakes.