Actually, it was a statement by Felos. He said that the State had ordered the feeding tube removed and MS couldn't stop it if he wanted to. There was a huge brouhaha on FR. Don't you remember?
Ah! Well, that's different. Why?
According to the Florida State Constitution (and supported by the state supreme court decision in In Re Browning), a patient has the right to refuse medical treatment. Terri had, on at least five different occassions, expressed her desire not to live that way.
The judge in this case was charged by the State of Florida with finding "clear and convincing" evidence as to Terri's wishes in her then current condition.
His ruling reflected his decision, and he ordered the feeding tube removed, thereby honoring the patient's right to refuse treatment.