[BykrBayb]

The law does allow for verbal statements, but it imposes the the burden of "clear and convincing evidence," and spells out certain other requirements regarding the number of witnesses and their relationship to the patient.

There was clear and convincing evidence that Terri never expressed a desire to be euthanized. Aside from all the evidence provided by family and friends (which was substantial in and of itself), there was Michael Schitvo's own sworn testimony that he wanted to become a nurse so that he could fulfill his vow to Terri that he would take care of her for the rest of his life. When weighed against his later allegation that she casually commented that she "wouldn't want to live like that," it's pretty obvious he did not fulfill the legal requirement of clear and convincing evidence that she would want to be starved and dehydrated to death.

[jackibutterfly]

"...there was Michael Schitvo's own sworn testimony...."

Hey! BykrBayb - 0hhhhh, that's funny! Welcome back to the Terri posts! Why, oh why, won't anyone watch that video. BykrBayb - have YOU seen it?