Already gone

Which do you believe: Terri (1) is already gone,
or (2) is here but does not want to live like this.
If you think (1) she is already gone, not much can be done.
You can understand why those who think she isn't are so upset. And see the Slate article If Terri Were a (Broken) Toaster.
If you think (2) she is here, surely you don't think that Michael should decide her fate, since he says she left 15 years ago.