[ContraryMary]

The parents mentioned on this thread are Terri's parents -- and not any "in-law" of Terri.

They're Michael's in-laws. Under your scenario, if I get sick and my parents don't like my husband, then my parents would have the right to obtain a divorce for me even if I wouldn't want one myself. That's why many so-called "conservatives" aren't really conservative. They would be more than willing to interfere in the relationship of husband wife if it suited their purposes.

[summer]

No, if you get disabled, and incapacitated, and you left no written directions, AND if your parents wanted to care for you AND your husband didn't, then your parents could, since you left no other directions.

I don't think this matter is as cut and dry as you make it out to be because the rights of the disabled, and the rights of parents, are both fundamental rights, whether one agrees or not with a right to life view.

What you do in your marriage is your own business, and you should leave written directions. If you did that, the suggested law would have bearing on you at all. I think that is a good thing, that people can do what they want in such circumstances. I was impressed by many comments on this thread. Thanks for your post, too.

[summer]

I meant to type: would have NO bearing on you at all...