The Schiavo issue

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Couldn't the same be said of a lot of lifesaving medications? Or nearly any technological advancement that can save lives?

Absolutely, and courts have upheld the right of an individual to refuse medical treatment of any kind and by extension, the right of the closest family member (Spouse, adult children, parents, in that order of priority) to make the decission if the patient is unable to.

Here is a good perspective on it from someone whose profession is these kind of ethical questions.