Re: would you ...
This is a really tough question and one which should be thoroughly discussed with your spouse, most esp once you have kiddies....
Personally, if I were incapacitated but had my mind, I would like to see and be aware of my boys growing up, knowing what they were doing etc. We have the type of insurance that would cover care should that (god-forbid) ever happen so it wouldnt be such a PHYSICAL burden on the family. HOWever, I will leave the decision up to my husband. If its too burdensome, he can unplug me - I mean I DO realize that my leaning toward staying alive are selfish and all that. I love my boys and I want to see them grow up. And I know that if MY mother were incapacitated, I'd MUCH prefer to have her around and take care of her than just let her go.
This is a really, really personal thing here, the choices, the burdens, the ability to deal with the burdens and all the emotions that go along with all of it.
Very tough thing. Yet sadly its one which needs to be threshed out with a close loved one so that horrible circumstance like Terri Schiavo dont happen again.