Document. Gordon writes in response to an article by Daniel Maguire concerning the Karen Quinlan case and the debate over when the appropriate time to "pull the plug" is. Gordon states that he does not agree that extraordinary means must be continued; however he says that if the family wants to pursue extraordinary means that is their right. He says he is in agreement with Maguire that the argument of a "life worth living" is not the issue. ~ Commonweal ~ 255