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The letter posted by stevo isn't evidence, it's one of many stories of perceptions from non-medical people describing Terri's medical state. I have great sympathy for these people who clearly believe what they see (or think they see). Although every word in those stories may be heartfelt, the stories can't be accepted as medical evidence, because none of the evidence is from the best of our medically trained professionals in the field.
On the other hand, every single doctor that has personally examined Terri Schiavo agrees that she is in PVS. That is the reason Michael Schaivo hads won every court appearance in this matter to date, over a dozen cases in 7 years. There aren't any cracks in the case from this perspective -- not one.
About who is paying the bills -- I read in the Sunday New York Times that Florida and Medicaid are paying the entire costs of Terri's care, which is not an unusual situation for a person in hospice care (which is usually not as long as it is in Terri Schiavo's case). The Schaivos paid for some of the care earlier on, but are no longer responsible for the cost. Michael Schaivo says he won't be receiving a penny.
The talking points that were pointed out in the links above just emphasize the political importance of this event for the mid-term elections next year. Remember when everyone in Washington pledged they would never use 9/11 for political purposes? We know better now about how Terri Schaivo is going to be used in next year's elections.
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