Terri's Day and nation's independence protects life culture

Renew America ^ | May 29, 2006 | Kevin Fobbs

[KevinNuPac]

Terri's Day and nation's independence protects life culture

Kevin Fobbs May 29, 2006

America's Culture of Life is truly the legacy of one woman whose death forever changed our nation because of actions that were not in her hands but in those of her husband and his lawyers. Yet for millions of Americans we will forever link our own celebration of our nation's independence to the courage of the Schindler family to go forward past the tragedy, past the personal sorrow, past the searing anguish to help America draw a distinct line in the sand, to issue a clarion call to America.

Our 4th of July is coming... Our Culture of Life Independence Day is on its way. Our month of Independence is a message that March 31st (Terri's Day) will signal, that July 4th will signal... and that the month of July will signal to defend the Culture of Life before we lose it forever.

When we talked with our family members or even our neighbors or our friends we may have spent but a moment reflecting upon why we are even gathered on a Memorial Day afternoon. Do we think about the sacrifice of our soldiers and of their families? Do we think about the long goodbyes which are never long enough... as the military families send their loved ones to war, to battle, to stand firm for our freedoms... for our life... for our nation and its values of faith?

How does Terri Schiavo and her legacy tie into this? Terri's legacy and Terri's Day is a representation of a right to live, and freedom to have the liberty to not have it compromised away, devalued by inconvenience, or litigated away by judges who celebrate a culture of death that would rob life from the womb, steal life from a hospital or hospice bed, and destroy and shatter a family's love for a daughter, a sister and aunt who was given a gift from God, but had it separated from her as easily as an ant would have its life take by an uncaring shoe... extinguished forever.

The families who send their loved ones off to war have to wonder as well, does America value their sacrifice? The families of the military have to wonder just where does its society draw the line on its values? A soldier who is in battle in Iraq or Afghanistan has to wonder if a Florida judge can take away the life of an innocent, what is the measure of his life? Would a judge in America suddenly decide that if he were injured, if he had to sacrifice a limb that the protesters outside his hospital bed would have more rights than he would or his family? Would this soldier have to wonder that if he or his fellow soldier were killed in battle, that upon their return that the protesters who would stand outside of his funeral... have more rights to be protected than the rights his family would have to a military burial with honor?

You see, the Culture of Life is about Terri Schiavo, because Americans now have to examine the life of our culture itself. We have to wonder if we as a nation of Christians and of a nation of faith and of a nation of compassion would allow for a state to murder an innocent woman and strip her family of their loved one then as a nation would we allow America to have other symbols of life, of our nation to be peeled away as well, all in open sight and in plain view of a dispassionate nation?

What does our American Culture mean if we allow millions of illegal aliens to literally browbeat us into submission by demanding that because they have stolen across our borders, demanded and received protection from local law enforcement in numerous cities throughout the U. S., obtained free or reduced educational opportunities by state public colleges that our own children could not qualify to receive the same financial aid assistance for. Are we that defenseless to let illegals strip our state coffers of housing assistance for loans and mortgages when tens of thousands in almost every state in America have legal citizens who are homeless, impoverished, or working poor or middle class Americans who need similar assistance but cannot receive it. And they are legal! They are citizens! They are Americans.

What is so wrong about our nation when we are so ready to compromise our freedoms, our culture's life, the life of an innocent and the taking of any life is the taking of our own children's life and their child's. And with each successive generation the nation and its life, its values, its traditions, and its language will disappear because we as Americans were too preoccupied — too narrow — to see that an illegal alien was taking your child's education, that a crusading death culture judge was preparing a bed, a room, a legal precedent to take your child, grandchild or sister or parent.

That is why I have stayed my course to defend the Culture of Life and to ask my fellow Americans to begin to understand that as Terri Schiavo's life was slowly ebbing from her body and as her mother Mary, father Bob, sister Suzanne, and brother Bobby waited in the Florida early morning air on March 31st, 2005, America was having part of its soul ebb away as well.

What will it take to spark an interest, a concern, and a passion for protecting one's own life? Some may say that it would take a clear and present danger — like tanks rolling down your neighborhood street or another 9/11 that strikes at the heart of America. Do we have the convenience to wait? Do we wait until a state legislature in Maine or California or Delaware or Ohio or Illinois decides that your mother's decision to live is determined by a hospital "bean counter" who decides that your mother's life is not based upon a "Will To Live" but an ability to pay her bill? What about a baby, not born, but already set for murder in the womb — not because the mother is pro-life or pro-death but because "the law" says the unborn baby's life is expendable because the baby's genes are determined to be part of a class or a group or a race or of an ethnicity which pre-programs the child, un-born, to death?

America is being murdered in small pieces. It is seeing its values, its life, its culture disemboweled with the finesse of a skilled surgeon. And it is America's poll takers and its legislators and its uncaring, disinterested, and uninvolved who are handling the scalpel. Take the scalpel away. Contact www.Terrisfight.org to join the Foundation's battle to educate America about the right to live. Go to Terri's Day on www.kevinfobbs.com to learn about new updates on Terri's Day and the event to celebrate the Culture of life.

So on Independence Day and Independence month of July will we have any Americans who will sign up and join the Culture of Life movement in their community? Even if it is to sign a pledge, hand out a flyer, become aware of legislators and judicial candidates who have agreed to stand firm for the Culture of Life — a crusade that is based not only upon the life of Terri Schiavo's legacy but equally crucial based also upon the legacy of the right to live, to defend our culture and the life of its values.

Terri's Day is not the end of a national movement but the beginning of a national contract with itself to stand for a future that our nation can guarantee for its children and for a culture that will insure life. The right to live will be Terri's legacy — our legacy... one nation under God. Join us in your homes, on your family picnics, out camping and celebrating July 14th and 15th ... Our American Culture of Life belongs to each and every one of us... We must protect it. Let's celebrate together.

Kevin Fobbs is President of National Urban Policy Action Council (NuPac), a non-partisan civic and citizen-action organization that focuses on taking the politics out of policy to secure urban America's future one neighborhood, one city, and one person at a time. View NuPac on the web at www.nupac.info. Kevin Fobbs is a regular contributing columnist for the Detroit News. He is also the host of The Kevin Fobbs Show: go to: ,www.kevinfobbs.com. To contact him go to: kevin@kevinfobbs.com.

© Copyright 2006 by Kevin Fobbs http://www.renewamerica.us/columns/fobbs/060529

[syriacus]

Do you have a reason to post that Scripture...?

Because you have made it clear that you think God's Word is important.

I am grateful for all that Jesus has done for me and I depend on Him everyday. As St. Paul said:

When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child does. But when I grew up, I put away childish things. Now we see things imperfectly as in a poor mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God knows me now.

[syriacus]

Matthew 7:

20 Therefore, by their fruits you will know them.

21 Not everyone who says to me,'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

It's apparent from the stories of Dives and Lazarus and of the Good Samaritan that it is the Will of the Father that we should be helping others.

[syriacus]

The parable of the Sower; Luke 8: 15

 That in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it tightly, and bring forth fruit with patience.

[pageonetoo]

It's apparent from the stories of Dives and Lazarus and of the Good Samaritan that it is the Will of the Father that we should be helping others.

Lazarus was a friend of Jesus, according to Scripture. Jesus raised him from death, to prove His Divinity.

The Good Samaritan is a parable. It is about a man from another culture who took his time to help a stranger, despite a difference of religion. It proves the goodness of God, and the unworthiness of man.

As to Dives, I will have to defer to Johnny Weismuller.

At to the "will of the Father", He makes it clear, if you have eyes to see! Helping others comes as a response of moral behavior. That is admirable, but it is not the core of the Gospel. It isn't what gets you past the Throne.

but, all I see and read on your threads has been the antithesis of "Christian behavior"! It's not unexpected. It's just a shame that so much energy is wasted. they could use it in California, I understand..

[syriacus]

Lazarus was a friend of Jesus, according to Scripture. Jesus raised him from death, to prove His Divinity.

I wrote, above, about the Parable "Dives and Lazarus." That is the story about the rich man, Dives who goes to Hell because he would not even give the scraps from his table to the poor man, Lazarus.

[syriacus]

A question:...

What would Jesus have done if He were at the hospice whenTerri was being denied food and water?

[syriacus]

but, all I see and read on your threads has been the antithesis of "Christian behavior"!

Only if Christians who hid Jews from the Nazis, were exhibiting the antithesis of "Christian behavior"

[syriacus]

The Good Samaritan is a parable. It is about a man from another culture who took his time to help a stranger, despite a difference of religion. It proves the goodness of God, and the unworthiness of man.

Please explain how the parable shows the unworthiness of man.

[syriacus]

Helping others comes as a response of moral behavior.

We are commanded by Christ to treat others as we would treat ourselves.

[8mmMauser]

Recently I described certain types of people who project their own failures as "haters call people they hate haters." This recent one really illustrates what I meant!

The dialog made for a lively discussion while I was away from the keyboard and draws for other visitors a clear comparison between our own response and the rabid one. It is sad to see someone so pent up with bitterness he or she uses the very symbol of Our Lord to inflict that anger.

He or she needs our prayers.

[8mmMauser]

Hugs from a killer...

HARTFORD -- Michael Schiavo, whose battle to remove his brain-damaged wife's feeding tube incited a national debate, came to Connecticut yesterday to figuratively and literally embrace U.S. Senate candidate Ned Lamont.

"I'm here today with a man who knows the difference between personal and political decisions," Schiavo said during a news conference outside the state Capitol.

Schiavo speaks on Lamont's behalf

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(this includes Ohioan from Florida's ping list, update to July 23.)



Terri on the road to recovery before the second stage began.

[8mmMauser]

Scott's Fight Update!

A hearing is coming up, putting Scott at risk once more. It is happening soon.

Liza has asked for extra time at the hearing... as she is now fighting for co-guardianship. Scott has indicated that he does not want to see Liza or have any further contact with her, nor does he want her to have anything to do with his guardianship. Scott did indicate that he would still like to see his son Logan, but without Liza present.

Please keep Scott in your prayers, especially this Monday morning @ 10:10 am. May God's will be done in keeping Scott safe and staying where he is now so that his recovery will continue.

New Hearing Scheduled for Monday, July 31st!

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[8mmMauser]

God bless you and protect you, Scott.

[8mmMauser]

Here is another bright example of projection and how liberals think. Those who would be executioners call their enemy an executioner...

In 2003, when Gov. Bush goaded the Senate to intervene in the Schiavo case, Sen. Villalobos objected, saying, "We're being asked to actually try a case without knowing the facts." Now, he has been judged guilty of moderation, and Gov. Bush, the Lord High Political Executioner, is ready to hand down the maximum penalty.

Jeb High Executioner

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[pageonetoo]

What would Jesus have done if He were at the hospice when Terri was being denied food and water?

I didn't know there were hospices in Galilee.

Do you think that man is replacing God's will, by artificially extending life, with medical science? Is it a Godly activity, or an act of defiance? Is it only delaying the inevitable?

How many people are kept "alive" to keep their family members and friends from being upset by their loss? That is selfishness personified. It isn't about saving life, and it surely is the antithesis to trusting God.

It's all about your feelings, friend! God is still in control, no matter how many Terri Schiavo's die in a bed, or however many babies die in abortion mills, or however many people starve today throughout this sinful world! You focus all this attention on one dying person, but ignore the rest of the LIVING. That is what the Samaritan story tells us! Enjoy your air-conditioned churches, and your padded pew tomorrow! I will.

Have a nice mutual-admiration society day! I do appreciate your prayers, if you are Christian brethren and sistern...

[floriduh voter]

If killer hugs them from behind, it won't carrrrush their larynx (as stated on Larry King Alive).

[floriduh voter]

By the way, Tom Gallagher was COMPLETELY exonerated re: the stock matter.

Gallagher Team: We have some great news today.

As you know, earlier this year, Treasurer Gallagher was the subject of politically-motivated complaints filed before the Florida Ethics Commission. The Commission met today to review the results of its investigation and to determine whether there was any reason to believe the Treasurer had violated any of our state’s ethics laws.

The Commission found that every single issue raised by others in their complaints was dismissed. The Commission found that the Treasurer did not misuse his office; that he did not give preferential treatment to any company in which he owned stock; and that the Treasurer did not use any “inside information” for his personal gain.

This is validation of Tom’s character and his commitment to leadership on behalf of the people of Florida.

The Commission did find that the Treasurer may have improperly held small amounts of stock in two insurance-related companies for brief periods several years ago. The Treasurer himself brought these issues before the Commission and asked for a review to clear up any confusion about the matter. Both issues involve technical violations, and the Commission found that there was no intentional wrongdoing on the Treasurer’s part.

There will be no further investigation by the Commission.

We’re happy to have this behind us.

We have 39 days left on this campaign. Let’s go win this thing.

Brett Doster, Campaign Manager

Gallagher for Governor

FV says: Please spread this far and wide. The other GOP candidate will try to smear Gallagher through the Florida Saturday papers before the truth as posted above gets out. They already tried in today's Tampa Tribune. It was pretty lame.

[floriduh voter]

See how it is? ACHA helped bump off Terri Schiavo (there are also 26,000 ACHA scandals that were buried, and they are in bed with the AARP via Charles Milsted who is in bed with Charlie Crist so to speak.

"AHCA staff will work with Charles Milsted to provide the workgroup with feedback from. AARP members regarding FloridaCompareCare.com. ..."

FV says: AARP practically OWNS Crist, the part that isn't already rented out to Donald Trump and those pesky trial lawyers. Crist is a LIBERAL. The AARP is not the only organization for seniors but that's the one who glommed on to him.

And what exactly is floridacomparecare.com? Another web site possibly that has Crist's blessing? Are we paying for FloridaCompare.com through our tax dollars? Crist means more govt!

I'm sposed to be taking a freep holiday but so far, it's not working. LOL

[floriduh voter]

http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2006/01/aarp-impact-award-winner-calls-bush.html

[floriduh voter]

ACHA is going after Nurse CARLA IYER. Are they doing that for CHARLIE CRIST and/or the AARP or, STETSON LAW SCHOOL????? I wouldn't be suprised. Jeb Bush came out in support of Carla Iyer.

Pinellas Cty and some politicians in Tallahassee are corrupt and unfortunately, they are RINOS in bed w/left wingers.