"IF she had a living will stating that she didnt want such measures to be taken to keep her alive, would there be this debate?"
Tom, this is NOT something that should be a political issue.
You, and your normally libertarian heart know it. You hate the courts, fine... but do you really think politicians with agendas are a better choice?
If she had stated that she wanted these measures taken to keep her body alive, I and the vast majority on the left, would be arguing that we should respect her wishes. Quit trying to use this womans tragedy as another way to paint the other side as evil..