[grassboots.org]

I don't know all the details about the Quinlan case but your argument sounds similar to the one made to sidewalk counselors at abortion mills. "How many babies have you adopted?" (My son is adopted) "Are you willing to care for these babies that are kept, implying that by saving their lives, I am now responsible for all their financial needs the rest of their lives. The argument proves nothing as to whether she should have been removed from life support.

[olde north church]

Actually, it's not like that at all. It's simply the great American tradition of minding one's own business seems to have fallen out of favor to be replaced by a win at any cost regardless of fact and who is injured along the way.
Your compassion for the parents in this case is underwhelming and proves my point, the cause is greater than the individual. Real conservative outlook.