Just very quickly: I agree with you, Derb, that neither one of us knows all the facts in this case. But that there are enough questions (which I’ve read on this site, among other—too few–places), as there are here, seems more than enough reason to err—for a hospital to, on the first level–on the side of life. And, can it actually be true that “most medical professionals” would consider people who are on but food and water—not life support—”unworthy of life.” That’s a bit chilling—I don’t think you have to be an “absolutist” to feel that way.