We progress in time and technology but with little wisdom.

Other Mudcatters have posted similar situations and experiences. They all acted with loving compassion on behalf of their family members. To use cold logic should be a function of a legal system only when there is no loving family to act on our behalf. Where there is disagreement amongst the family (and apparently some medical experts involved in this case) they should err on the side of the Hippocratic teachings and do no harm... To do otherwise is not acting in a humane and dignified manner for the patient or the living family members who are also casualties/victims.

Terri is brain dead therefore feeling no pain that we know of, she cannot suffer the mental and physical trauma her parents are living with. There is a duty to respect their wishes, and protect what little sanity they can muster in such circumstances. There will come a time when the inevitable happens and she will pass on completely, therefore there is no need to rush the event. Our thoughts and prayers should go out to them, and to all involved with making these difficult decisions.

God, Grant them all the wisdom to act, and peace to live with the consequences.

Yours, Aye. Dave