Then again, given how many folks are willing to believe myths about Terri walking and talking, it shouldn't be surprising.
"It amazes me that so few are really willing to consider the possibility that Terri would not want to continue in this state, whether she is PVS or MCS or something else. If that is the case, then this entire circus does a grave disservice both to her and her parents and siblings. "
In response to your quote above: Most of us have at least had the thought at one time or another after seeing someone ill or handicapped that we would not want to live like that. Many of us have even vocalized those wishes. I would further point out that there are probably not to many of us that would want to be blind, or deaf, handicapped in any way, be be born with a debilitating disease, or even to have to suffer from a broken limb, but these things happen every day. Most people accept all these things as just a part of life.
In about 1996 I was diagnosed with a disease which causes the deterioration of the muscles in my extremities and difficulty breathing. As it turns out I was born with this disease. I now walk with a cane and have a little breathing difficulty at the age of 48. The time could come when my hands will be unable to hold a spoon and feed myself so I could require a feeding tube. The time may come when I might need a bi pap machine, a respirator or oxygen to help me breathe. I could be confined to a wheelchair because my legs won't support me any more.
While I don't want to live that way, I know I would adapt to those situations, just as I have adapted to having to walk with a cane now. I most certainly do not want to be starved to death or dehydrated to death. I only wish that more people realized that life is worth living until God chooses to call us home. He doesn't condone murder!
That is between God and Terry. We are commanded to give her drink. It is our minimum responsibility as humans.