[Chocolate Rose]

I can no longer keep up with what has been posted and what hasn't. Sorry if this has been posted.

The Terri Schiavo Case
A fate unclear, a legacy assured
The battle over Terri Schiavo ensures hers will be remembered among the most significant end-of-life cases.
By CHRIS TISCH, Times Staff Writer
Published February 27, 2005

http://www.sptimes.com/2005/02/27/Tampabay/A_fate_unclear__a_leg.shtml

[cyn]

Hi, Choc, thanks for posting that -- "established landmark law for people teetering at death's door" -- indeed?

[Sun]

Ping to Post #4600

That is some story.

While not the principal purpose of the story, I copied this snippet, because it occurred to me that retirees might think twice about retiring in Florida (and a few other states), but Florida is a popular place for retirees.

"......... By this time, it had attracted the attention of advocates for the elderly and disabled, who feared they could be killed more quickly if they lost the ability to communicate."