But if she is aware, then doesn't that make it even worse to go on living? I'm certain that I would not want to live and be aware inside a body that is vegetative. To me, the fact that she is aware and can comprehend makes it all the more reasonable to allow her to pass.

But that is my opinion for how I would want MYSELF treated. It doesn't mean I project my opinion on her. But in my heart, my own personal opinion is that the idea to keep her alive like this is selfish of her parents. They may not see it that way, but I believe they are keeping her alive for them, not for her.

And they keep bringing up the man's girlfriend.... well, he's been a "widower" for 13 years. I don't think a girfriend is out of the question.