Yes, that was creepy. And the addiction didn't stop at Terri. Remember Mae Maguirk? The kill-Terri crowd showed up on the Mae threads, demanding that we back off and allow Mae's granddaughter to murder her. When they failed, and Mae recovered enough to state her desire not to murdered, the death addicts were devastated. They were shrieking hysterically about the "right to die" and the interfering pro-lifers. It was a painful blow for them. They got partial satisfaction when Mae later died of natural causes, but they never really got over being denied another televised murder.
Yes, that was something wasn't it? She even had her wishes in writing, and they ignored what was written there. Another point is, contrary to what the death freaks say, Mae didn't live for 100 more years on life support, she passed away of natural causes. (I think the 9 day starvation ordeal inflicted on her, contributed to her demise, but at least she was kept hydrated and fed. ) No one can stay alive past their time, no matter what life support they are given.
Protect the Bill of Rights: I read your post about your grandpa and agree you did the right thing in trying to keep him fed and hydrated. It's a shame people don't understand just how simple a feeding tube is. It's not life support. It's humane. You don't starve and dehydrate sick people.
Thought you might like to read about Mae Maguirk, if you haven't already. It's a story similar to your granddads.