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Originally posted by bilmore
Whose right are you describing? Who argued on her behalf? Hubby wanted her dead, and parents were essentially told "no standing" at certain key points. Look, I agree at this point with these results - But there's two very different burdens here for the gov to meet.
And, "disrespect"? If she's truly brain dead, she's not going to care, and if she's not truly brain-dead, "disrespect" might be a small price to pay.
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(a) There was an actual trial, where the judge had to make specific findings of fact that it was, in fact, her wish not to be kept alive by a feeding/hydration tube. All sorts of people testified, including her parents (if memory serves).
(b) At some point in the proceedings, the court appointed a guardian ad litem. The guardian ad litem's job was to act on her behalf.
