In the Florida Terry Schiavo case, where the patient had no "living will" and was in a persistent vegetative state, her spouse/guardian had her feeding tubes removed against her parents' wishes and the state took their side. The final outcome of the case emphasizes ___________.
A) courts exist to preserve the rights of individuals even if contrary to popular will
B) the legislative branch can supersede the judicial necessary to protect an individual
C) a guardian's decision can be overruled if it's determined not to be what the patient would have wanted
D) the governor has a right to step in and enact an emergency law to protect life
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