[whiskeytown]

When my Grandpa died, he dragged on for a day or two after his stroke because he had a pacemaker that kept the heart beating. All my dad wanted to do was open a microwave near that son of a bitching pacemaker and let him die with dignity. I don't think the doctor's would do it.

The only people who want to cling onto life till the bitter end are those who lived so terribly they're afraid there may be a God waiting to judge them.

Anyone who's even halfway decent generally accepts that there's a point in their life where they may not want to be prolonged or sustained artifically. They want to, for lack of a better word, find rest and see if there's any great reward to come like being reunited with loved ones.

Don't feel bad, dude. Your Grandpa sounded like a good guy. I'm sure if he wasn't in this condition, he'd tell you not to feel down about pulling the plug. I suspect he's ready for some peace.

pax
RB