[winstonchurchill]

So what if Terri can't speak clearly. Neither can thousands of Americans.

Yes, but most of them are called New Yorkers. Terri is one of the few who can't because her brain has largely been replaced by spinal fluid. That would be the difference. Analytically speaking, of course.

[syriacus]

If you think the anatomical condition of her brain is all-important, why not let doctors use some modern techniques to see exactly what condition her brain is in?

I'm sure that Michael makes sure his childrens' doctors are using the latest equipment on them.