[tkathy]

"Instead of allowing her a peaceful, painless death in a short period of time," Felos complained, "this act, in fact, may have prolonged her death, and she may be under significant physical distress and an extended death process."

Believe me, anyone who has witnessed the horrors of prolonged feeding tubes would not want to wish this fiendish torture on anyone.

[NautiNurse]

the horrors of prolonged feeding tubes would not want to wish this fiendish torture on anyone.

Horrors and fiendish torture--Rather good descriptions for a woman deprived of family support, in a room devoid of photographs and other stimulation at her captor's discretion.

I am certain you have one anecdotal experience about feeding tubes just waiting to be shared with us.

[TaxRelief]

..anyone who has witnessed ... prolonged feeding tubes would not want to wish this ... on anyone

What utter nonsense! There are hundreds of thousands of people who are fed with feeding tubes for a variety of reasons.

A shunt is placed in permanently. The tube is only hooked up at "dinner" time. Yea, the shunt site can get infected and undoubtedly mouth food is healthier and tastier. A feeding tube certainly has disadvantages and unpleasant side effects at times, but having to rely on one is not worth committing suicide or homicide over.

[shhrubbery!]

anyone who has witnessed the horrors of prolonged feeding tubes would not want to wish this fiendish torture on anyone

EEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!!!

It's a feeding tube!!!! Quick, hide under the covers!!!

[shhrubbery!]

anyone who has witnessed the horrors of prolonged feeding tubes would not want to wish this fiendish torture on anyone

Maria Tetto who emerged from a coma after an accident six years ago, shares a laugh with her father, Frank.

This young woman, Maria Tetto, suffered severe brain damage and has had a feeding tube for six years.

Though she still has swallowing problems and needs the feeding tube, she can now talk, tell jokes, laugh, and keep a journal, thanks to agressive therapy.

Looks real fiendishly tortured. Riiiiiiiiight.