That's the problem, isn't it. No one knows what she wants for certain. And, in that twilight of uncertainty, the Congress is contemplating removal of the most basic right of an individual, to determine ones fate or provide for a person who you wish to determine for you.
"If I were even reasonably convinced that she had expressed those wishes I would not favor Congressional intervention.
That's the problem, isn't it. No one knows what she wants for certain. And, in that twilight of uncertainty, the Congress is contemplating removal of the most basic right of an individual, to determine ones fate or provide for a person who you wish to determine for you."
Ok then, take it away from her husband. Rule on the facts and then decide. Her husband and the grudge against Bush is the biggest issues in this case, but it should be about Terri alone.
I don't know what's the best thing to do here, but I can say with all that is in me that her husband should not be given the power to decide. Take it out of his hands.
Who should have the power? Terri.
How will she get the power? Give her theropy.
What if it fails?
Hear the case again, but after ample time to see if she can recover or not recover with NEW facts.
I bet she never told MS that she wanted to be starved to death.
Quite the contrary, there is no clear understanding of her wishes. There is no arguement regarding her right to determine her fate, the question is discovering her wishes.