I do not need a medical background to know what I am seeing as responsive, not vegatative, and to read affadavits of previous caregivers and Doctors. Sure, they could all be lying. Also, it is pretty obvious when someone is on a respirator and not able to breath on their own.
I will agree with you wholeheartedly on the circus that has gathered around this. The morons who would allow their 10 and 12 year olds to be arrested in the name of fanatical religion should have their children taken away. Protesters should not be allowed on the property.
May she finally rest in peace, but it didn't have to be this way. I hope you don't have a Michael Schiavo in charge of your living will.