[prion]

It boils down to "well, that was unpleasant." Although it's clear the doctor thinks this "unique human being" should probably have been snuffed 13 years sooner. I have to call bullpoop on this bit, though:

Her family and the public should be reassured and educated that dying in this way can be a natural, humane process (humans died in this way for thousands of years before the advent of feeding tubes).

Not so. Thousands of years ago, patients like this wouldn't have survived the initial trauma. It is a uniquely modern dilemma that we can stabilize the health of someone who is so very seriously functionally impaired.

Doctors are profesionally offended by patients who have no prospect of improvement, and deeply offended to have their pronouncements questioned. This one is no different.

[Saundra Duffy]

It made me sick, the way he talked about Terri - like she wasn't a human being worthy of respect. He said that she didn't feel her death which is disputed by EYE WITNESSES who said she suffered greatly. THIS IS DISGUSTING!!!!!!!!!!!

God bless Terri's family and give them strength to withstand these assaults from the enemy of our souls.

[Askel5]

Doctors are profesionally offended by patients who have no prospect of improvement, and deeply offended to have their pronouncements questioned. This one is no different.

Interesting observation.