Yes. That is a different question and answer from whether or not they were right to do so. Yes, they were.
However, there is no comparison whatsoever between slavery and the issues raised by the Schiavo case. You are free, of course, to respect or disrespect what you wish. In the same vein, I and others are free to view you as a religious extremist who admittedly has no respect for the law and no understanding of the separation of powers on which this government was founded.
Yes. That is a different question and answer from whether or not they were right to do so. Yes, they were.
So you approve of their breaking the law. That would mean, using your own logic, that you have no respect for the law.
I'm not talking just yet about the merits or demerits of the Schiavo case. What I'm pointing out is that it's possible to disobey certain odious laws that are completely diametrical to the purpose of law, and still have respect for the law in general. Or is it not possible, according to you?