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Originally Posted by Skybird
He is in a coma since weeks, he is of ripe age, his brain has suffered severe damage, his personality will never be the same, his life's deeds (good and bad) will not see any continuation, if he ever wakes up again life will not be pleasure anymore.
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Yeah, I know what you mean. I briefly thought the same thing when I read of the ileus.
At this point, he is
not in a "vegatative" state. He is in a coma. This is modern medicine, and this is what it's for. People who would not otherwise live have a chance to regain consciousness. It's difficult to let go of the person, understandably, but it's not yet time to make that decision. This person is still alive, and physicians
should be doing everything possible. Cost is a factor in all of this treatment, beyond any question. However, in this specific case, I'd tell you
he has earned a bit of funding. He earned it when he was a common tanker (tank commander), and he earned it double again as a politician.
I think he should be allowed to "die in dignity", but it's not yet time to make that decision.