Reply #47: Presume Terri's wishes [View All]

[zipplewrath]

When asking questions about Michael's actions, it is a good idea to begin with the assumption that he is acting on Terri's wishes. If you begin there, the reasons for his choices can be easily understood as honoring her wishes. At this point, whose wishes you think he is more interested in honoring? Furthermore, anticipate WHY she might have made those choices. Yes, all these things are presumptions, but does not Michael deserve the benefit of the doubt? Basically don't judge Michael on things of which none of us have any knowledge. He has gone to court to establish the right to carry out these wishes. That court gave a preponderance of consideration to the Schindlers, yet Michael prevailed anyway. Isn't there some obligation on our part to give Michael the benefit of doubt here?