I don't know the answer, but I think it bears considering, individually, if nothing else. There seems to be no mention of such problems in the Bible. That the Bible is silent on this is interesting. Did people like that not exist then?
Well at least you're being consistent. And it would a shameful day in America if ever this country began starving to death it's handicapped people in mass fashion. Terri was bad enough and if anything I expect politicians to write laws that strengthen protections not weaken them for the most vulnerable in our society.