[Cowperson]

My father was in the same position two years ago, brain dead, no hope of recovery or restoration of cognitive functions.

On a cold, snowy night, I made the decision to withdraw support so he could die. . . . which he did five days later. My siblings were in agreement when contacted.

I'm sure there are others in this crowd in the same position.

It was a bit easier in that my father had signed a statement only earlier that month saying he wanted to die if he were in that position. I got the sense from the doctors that it was really my (our) call though . . . his statement would have only come into play if I had wanted to keep him alive and my siblings had thrown up a fuss.

That's what is missing in this case . . . you don't know if that is what she would have wished.

I think they should let her go.

Cowperson