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Thread #79411 Message #1440803
Posted By: DougR
22-Mar-05 - 02:24 PM
Thread Name: BS: Vegetative Woman Shuts Down US Gov't...
Subject: RE: BS: Vegatative Woman Shuts Down US Gov't...
Last night on CNN's Larry King show, King said to Terri's husband, "the feeding tube has been removed and she will starve to death. Isn't that correct?" The husband said, "No, she will not die of starvation. She will die a natural death. Her electrolytes will gradually shut down and she will pass away peacefully." (not a direct quote).
My question:wouldn't she continue to live if the feeding tube is replaced? Is it proper to say she will not starve to death if the feeding tube continues to be shut-off?
Martin: It IS a puzzlement, isn't it?
DougR