[FITZ]

How is it Constitutional to let someone make the decision that another person be starved to death? There is no written or other evidence that Terri desired this kind of end --- no living will, no written statements. Just a supposed memory this Michael claims to have that she made some kind of remark to that effect.

[Dog Gone]

I understand that, FITZ, but the law in this regard is pretty well settled in most states, including Florida. A great deal of deference is granted to the spouse of someone who is incapable expressing their own desires in this regard based, I guess, on the presumption that the spouse is in the best position to know.

Michael's actions call that into question, but it really doesn't defeat that presumption as a general rule.

[Concerned]

FITZ WROTE: "How is it Constitutional to let someone make the decision that another person be starved to death? There is no written or other evidence that Terri desired this kind of end --- no living will, no written statements. Just a supposed memory this Michael claims to have that she made some kind of remark to that effect."

I AM RESPONDING: "BINGO!!!!! You said it exactly! There is NO WRITTEN Living Will by TERRI!!!!!