[Fitzcarraldo]

and concluded that Terri would not have wanted to live that way.

But "that way" could be conditional on the quality and dedication of MS's care. Even if Terri has dim perceptions, perhaps her preference would be to fall under her own parents' guardianship.

Greer is being highly presumptive, and should have erred on the life-side, IMHO.

[robertpaulsen]

"But "that way" could be conditional on the quality and dedication of MS's care. Even if Terri has dim perceptions, perhaps her preference would be to fall under her own parents' guardianship."

You are 100% correct. Different people could look at the situation differently.

That's why Michael turned it over to Judge Greer. This was Judge Greer's decision, not Michael's.

Judge Greer reviewed everything and came to the conclusion he did.

"Greer is being highly presumptive, and should have erred on the life-side, IMHO."

If Judge Greer could not find "clear and convincing" evidence, then yes, he should have ordered the feeding tube to remain.