"...So, in America, the great protector of individual freedom, a judge can prevent a father and mother from giving food or water to their starving daughter..."
In order to protect her individual freedom, yes. In this case, they are protecting her from THEM.
The real question is why the great protector of individuals couldn't grant the same humane end of life options to Terri that it regularly offers to dogs.
The heart attack and brain damage killed Teri, but her body didn't need to be starved to death. Even if she had left a living will, in FL euthanasia was never an option. Ironically, the same right to lifers that decried her starvation made it happen.
Citizzzen
The message is ended, go in peace.