[wisconsinconservative]

How would all this apply to the thousands of others out there in a similar situation to Terri? Particular those with living wills?

This bill WOULD NOT affect anyone with a living will. It would only apply to those who have NO written directives. Even then it would ONLY apply if there is a disagreement that is taken to court to settle.

This bill is merely another safeguard to allow for federal review when all state appeals are exhausted. This is a right any condemmed criminal is allowed.

[lupie]

This bill WOULD NOT affect anyone with a living will. It would only apply to those who have NO written directives. Even then it would ONLY apply if there is a disagreement that is taken to court to settle.

Thanks for that info. I was wondering/concerned about those who don't have a living will having to be made to have an attorney get involved if all agreed that they would not want life support to be continued. Like both my husband and myself.

[goldstategop]

Exactly. We afford a layer of federal appeals to condemned inmates. I haven't heard of a good argument for denying them to private citizens. We're all equal in the sight of God and ought to be equal under the law. A state judge can abuse his power and it needs to be checked. That's why we need a federal law to make sure people all over the country are protected no matter where they happen to reside.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)