LIVE FROM TERRI'S VIGIL - EMERGENCY - LEGISLATIVE SESSION - CALL FLORIDA REPS NOW!!

Terri Schindler Schiavo's Vigil ^ | 10/19/03 | Becki Snow

[dandelion]

Freepers, we need your help NOW! This is coming to you from Terri's family, live from the vigil site.

Jeb Bush has called an emergency special session and they will take it up 8:05am eastern time.IF the measure passes, Terri's execution will be stayed and feeding/hydration will resume immediately. She will be SAVED if this bill passes.

We need you ALL to call the Florida Legislative Branch - House and Senate. They can be found at

http://www.floridasoundoff.com/browse/pol_contact.htm

All contact numbers and emails can be found at this url.

Terri is still alive and she's starting to really feel the effects of dehydration. Her skin is starting to crack, and she is in pain - but TERRI IS FIGHTING TO LIVE. This is NOT over. By the Grace of God, she is still alive. If Terri is willing to fight, we have an obligation to fight along side her. No matter where you are tonight, or where you are registered to vote, we need you to call these Florida Legislators NOW.

[standorfall]

Bump!

[JustPiper]

Open letter to Gov. Bush on Terri Schindler-Schiavo

[JustPiper]

Truth Bump!

[JustPiper]

His brother has an (R) also and he acts like a RINO!

[JustPiper]

From Terri's website:

We urge all concerned Floridians to contact their Senators and State House members to vote for Terri’s bill.

Time is short.

The Number to Call is 850-487-5229

[fabian]

Thanks for the ping abigail2. I watched a video of Terri last night where she was smiling to a friend.

[TrueBeliever9]

I sent an email to the entire list and to date I have heard from 21 (auto-responses) but at least I am on record as registering my strong regret at their action so far.

[stanz]

So the whole thing was a sham. Terri's bill was never introduced.

[Theodore R.]

Well, I guess we expected a little more competence and professionalism out of the FL "Republican" legislature than when it was under "Democrat" control. Obviously, our political understanding was all wrong -- we were duped.

[stanz]

We were duped and Terri is being murdered.

[TrueBeliever9]

EDITOR'S NOTE

Dr. James Dobson Calls for Campaign to Save Terri Schiavo

Time is running out for Terri Schiavo, the disabled Florida woman who is being dehydrated and starved to death on the authority of a court order. Today was Schiavo's fifth day without food or water -- her death could come at any moment, according to medical experts.

That's why, Focus on the Family founder and chairman Dr. James Dobson said today, all Americans who value life must do what they can to save her.

Dobson is urging Focus on the Family constituents and others to contact key members of the Florida Legislature, and Gov. Jeb Bush, and ask them to support the introduction of "Terri's Bill," which if passed into law would bring an end to Schiavo's ordeal.

"If a dog were starved to death in this manner, the person responsible would be arrested for doing it," Dobson said. "This is cruel and it is unusual and it is not even punishment. It's just another example of judicial tyranny."

Pinellas County Circuit Court Judge George W. Greer ruled last month that the feeding tube sustaining Schiavo, who is profoundly disabled but not in a coma, be removed as her husband, Michael Schiavo, wished.

The key Florida legislators to contact regarding the attempt to overrule that order with a legislative moratorium on the removal of nutrition and hydration are listed below. Click on the links beneath their names for contact information -- and then contact them by e-mail, phone and fax if you're able. You also can forward this e-mail to friends and family and urge them to do the same.

** House Speaker Johnnie Byrd, who could potentially introduce "Terri's Bill" in the House.

http://capwiz.com/fof/bio/?id=2392&lvl=L

** Senate Majority Whip Jim Sebesta, who could possibly introduce the bill in the Senate.

http://capwiz.com/fof/bio/?lvl=L&chamber=S&ID=1294&submit=View+Member

** Senate President Jim King, who has said he doesn't think taking up the Schiavo case is wise and is considered a key roadblock to the legislation's success.

http://capwiz.com/fof/bio/?lvl=L&chamber=S&ID=706&submit=View+Member

In addition, e-mails, phone calls and faxes to Gov. Bush urging him to find a way to intervene on Schiavo's behalf immediately continue to be crucial.

http://capwiz.com/fof/bio/?id=9483&lvl=S

"This young woman," Dobson said, "must not be allowed to die." ==============================

[TrueBeliever9]

PING see Post 171

[honeygrl]

Here is a statement someone found that Michael Schiavo made today:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1004173/posts?page=597#597

[Mr. Silverback]

ProLife Ping! If anyone wants on or off my ProLife Ping List, please notify me here or by freepmail.

[Gelato]

Fla. Lawmakers May Pass Tube-Feeding Law

October 20, 2003 07:17 PM EDT

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1004714/posts

[Huber]

The word is that NC Freepers Tax Relief, TaxDeduction1 and TaxDeduction2 traveled to Florida today and are joining the vigil. Lot's of folks are calling, emailing and praying. Support is growing...

[Huber]

BUMP for Life!

[Huber]

Terri's Dad is speaking now. Governer Bush called him up and said that it is a very crucial moment, and that Terri's supporters need to not do anything to turn the tide against them at this moment.

[Huber]

Apparantly, some folks have been calling up with death threats. Terri's supporters need to make clear that those making the death threats have no relation to the prayerful supporters of Terri. Jeb is urging all to keep things very positive and to work to shut down any negative rhetoric!

[PhilDragoo]

Ping from New Mexico.