"First they came for gay marriage, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't gay. Then they came for the right to choose, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a woman. Then they came for Muslim-Americans, but I didn't speak up because I wasn't Muslim. Then they came for the Schiavo family, and I didn't speak up because I didn't have a family member who was dying. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak up for me."
I hope a opinion other than the majority is allowed,Although iam a progressive I agree and read this blog now and than.But this time people have crossed the line,Although my heart goes out to the families involved in this terrible(family) position.This is like mob rule effect,Where is the outrage over capital punisment.This nearly EXACT situation is being played out thousands of times a week,Why is the federal govt involved? Iam so disturbed by this.
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The MOB Mainstream Media hids the fact from the American People that TERRI is NOT on a respirator while telling us that she is.
The CLINTON TV Talking Heads whose lies of omission and commission got him past Impeachment now also tell us that TERRI is on a Respirator.
The Enemy is now Within...
and always has been.
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Why is the federal govt involved? Iam so disturbed by this.
Read this and MAYBE you will have a better understanding.
I don't know how to post active link but...http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/cruzan.html
You will see that this case CLOSELY parallels the Shiavo case.
The SCOTUS ruled against the parents for lack of 'Clear and convincing evidense' of Mrs. Cruzan's wishes and then reversed with the parents PRESENTED CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE.
Precedent.
Welcome to Free Republic.
Someone had better get involved and I thank God that there are some in congress who will get involved and help Terri. This is such an abomination that in this civilized country, it is ok to murder a human being - Terri. It makes me so upset that she is being taken advantage of. How dare her so called husband do this to her; how dare he speak on her behalf. I know it's not my position to judge but Michael Schaivo seems to be below the scum of the earth. There has to be some ulterior motive on his part for staying in this when he could simply divorce Terri and let her parents take care of her. Oh yes, this is a private family matter and yes it does happen every day, but it should never happen when the human being involved never gave consent; Terri is the ONLY person who has that right and she is being denied. This is so upsetting and God help us if this maniac Michael is not stopped. He should be forced to divorce Terri. God bless you Terri and keep you in His care..
I understand your thoughts - and I believe that is the issue. Even those on Death Row have been given rights not given to Terri. They are allowed appeals to the Federal level - Terri has not.
When a woman, who has not committed a crime, who cannot speak for herself - is sentanced to death by a 'husband' who has deserted her - intervention must come from somewhere. Florida dropped the ball, so the Government has to pick it up.
All we are asking for is that her case be heard by another Judge. Give her the rights allowed to others.
AND...considering her parents are ready, willing and able to care for her - give the guardianship to people who openly love her - not who are abusing her for finacial gain.
JK