I could not refuse the family of my spouse, especially if I had moved on with my life and had two other children. I would have divorced and turned over that care as soon as I moved on with another.
That is the key for me, as well as the fact for someone who it is claimed that did not want to live like this is still hanging on with only a feeding tube.
This appearance of doing what Terri wants does not pass the smell test.
I agree with that in a lot of ways. I think what made Michael decide not to give in to the family was testimony they made in court.
The Schindlers testified that even if Terri got diabetes and had multiple amputations, they would keep her alive. They also testified that regardless of what she would want, they will keep her alive. I've posted the link several times but have lost it in the midst of so many freepmails right at the moment.
I thought this was an interesting article that shows the Schindlers once had nothing but praise for Michael and even wanted him to date again. But then money reared its ugly head.
http://www.sptimes.com/2003/11/23/Tampabay/Schiavo_clash_is_root.shtml