it's hardly a scientfic poll but:
http://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/03/21/schiavo/index.html
there poll shows that 68% think the husband should decide, and only a scant 1% think this should be decided by the politicians. Yet here comes the gummymint to the rescue. Ain't it kewl how our system works?
And has anyone ever heard anyone say "You know, if I'm ever in that condition, do everything in your power to see that I stay alive for as long as possible."?