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Ditto to both. Also worry/cringe/despair to think of Michael Schiavo alone in that room with her.

We can go without food longer than most people realize (I once fasted on nothing but water for 21 days), but water is the real present need. I think there is bodily deterioration in days, not weeks, without water. That she survived six days without permanent damage one other time amazes me.

I haven't seen this discussed, but I have been talking about it with my family and friends: The law requires the tube to be pulled (per "Terri's wishes"), BUT is doesn't require that an attempt not be made to feed her or give her water. THAT order is coming from Michael -- no ice chips; no moistened sponge; no nothing! I think that is criminal neglect.

If you remember a nurse testified that she first learned Terri could swallow when she used to give her a moistened sponge or washcloth to hold, and Terri started to suck the water out of it. Thereafter, the nurse would give her juice that way as a treat. She was also given pudding at that time.

It would seem that the law and medical ethics demand to see if she could take water and/or soft food that way now. Maybe she won't be able too, but why isn't anyone trying? Why is not the hospice compelled to attempt to give her water?

"It would seem that the law and medical ethics demand to see if she could take water and/or soft food that way now. Maybe she won't be able too, but why isn't anyone trying? Why is not the hospice compelled to attempt to give her water?"

Because of one egotistical, possibly corrupt, arrogant, and,yes, evil judge. Can you believe this is happening in the United States of America?