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I think all of us who aren't in a substantially similar position to Ashley's family should probably reserve judgment and just thank our personal God that we've been spared that particular heartache. When I first heard this story, I, too, was a bit horrified. Then I followed a link to their website and came to the conclusion that they love their daughter and are trying their best under awful circumstances. So they call her their "Pillow Angel." Would you have selected the same pet name? Probably not, but so what? You may call your children names that I wouldn't call mine. Lucky for you such details about your family's life haven't been exposed to the world for ridicule. This family -- and Ashley -- deserve dignity and respect, like the rest of us. They are trying to do the best they can in an inconceivably difficult situation. Just as the doctors at the hospital that approved the "Ashley Treatment" were. In a perfect world, there would be no need for such a treatment.
Instead of throwing salt at this wounded family, try to understand what they are dealing with and where they are coming from. Then go kiss your "perfect" children goodnight, or feed your cat, or drink a beer. Your careless comments aren't interesting or helpful.
