[Ohioan from Florida]

If nothing more, this case shows that living wills may not be the panacea that the MSM would have us believe. Unless they are very specific, they can be interpreted in many different ways.

Since Terri's case came to light, all we've heard about is how this could have all been avoided by having a living will. However, if the living will is not specific as to times frames or many other circumstances, they could be fatal if that was not what the person in question really wanted.

This is why, IMHO, it is necessary to always err on the side of life when a written living will does not exist. If a person did not feel sure enough to sign one of these documents, then wouldn't it be reasonable that they doubted what they wanted for themselves?

[Tired of Taxes]

This is why, IMHO, it is necessary to always err on the side of life when a written living will does not exist.

I agree with you 100% on that one.

[ClancyJ]

For your information....notice the wording of the "advance directives" and how they can be handled by the Florida law.

From Unsourced document posted by mercyme on another thread.

"They also state that advanced directives providing for treatment should not carry the same weight as directives withdrawing care, and advanced directives should not compel the physican to provide them, regardless if the patient needs them (Doty). Doty is part of the Florida Bioethics Network as well as Project Grace. One of the changes in the law in CB/CB/SB 2228 includes the Bioethics Network as part of the process of withdrawing care. " Very chilling and another step in the end-of-life panel's move toward the doctor being able to over-rule your wishes.

[TenthAmendmentChampion]

NEVER sign a living will! I can be your death sentence. It is used to withhold treatment, never to allow it.

Instead, download the Will to Live from the National Right to Life website. This is extremely important!!

http://www.nrlc.org/euthanasia/willtolive/index.html