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I don't know just what is that you think Terri's supporters are doing that is so horrible. All we do is pray, hold peaceful vigils, address our concerns to elected officials (it is our right to do so), and support Terri's family.

Now, if you think all of that is detrimental you are dead wrong or seriously confused. Coming here repeatedly and bashing away at us is going to accomplish nothing. We are going to keep supporting Terri, and we will help in whatever way we can.

When I read your criticisms of Terri's camp I just have to wonder if your not somehow convinced that you could fix the whole thing yourself if people would just step out of the way and let you take over.

But I also have to wonder if you really are not sympathetic with Felos on at least some subconcious level, or maybe you admire the guy. It just doesn't make sense for you to continually argue with Terri's supporters unless you have some sort of agenda that leads you to do so.

You are not going to discourage us, nor will you stop us from helping Terri...so why do you keep beating the same old drum over and over and over again unless there is something we don't know about your true wishes for Terri's well being.

There is also the outside chance that you are actually naive enough to think that the courts could really work this out on their own. If that's the case then you really are a lost sheep in the wilderness. The Florida courts have shown their prejudice against Terri time after Time. You don't have to be a lawyer to see that.

The bottom line is this...if the public ever dares to take its eyes off Terri for even a second she is dead..so, we are going to keep watching, and listening, and vigiling with our little signs, and we will never cease to hold these public officials accountable for what is going on.

So, whatever you problem with us is just get over it because none of us are going to be discouraged by your continual critisism.

If you want to help Terri, then by all means help her, but you are no more or less qualified to do so than the rest of us, no matter what little licenses or certificates you may have hidden away in your dresser drawer.

I dare say that if you had spent as much time and energy trying to help Terri's cause as you have spent bashing her defenders you might have actually done some good.

I respect your opinion as a freeper and a fellow American, but your criticisms have continued to the point that I am now growing suspicious of your motives. Do your self a big old favor and get over it.

I'm sorry, but I cannot help you.

As long as you think that courts are prejudiced, as opposed Mr. Felos winning on legal points,

as long as you think that sign waving is good, without considering the totality of the effect that has on the public,

as long as you think that anyone who is opposed to your tactics which do not produce victory is somehow in bed with Felos,

as long as you oppose efforts to make Terri's supporters effective, as opposed to just loud,

as long as some people want to depend on their reading of legal points, points the judge has rejected,

as long as some people cannot realize that the other side in winning and therefore a change in tactics is necessary,

as long as some people think their moment on TV news is more important than Terri's survival....

then you are totally right. I cannot help in any way.

There is a simple bottom line to this: Terri will die unless something is done to stop the current legal moves.

The family has few legal points to stand on. Therefore, they need two things; First, absolutely the best lawyers - nothing else will do - to maximize what little legal leverage that have.

Next they need overwhelming public support, something up in the 70% range. Right now they are way into the minority.

When they have those two critical elements are in place, negotiations with Michael can begin.

Michael wants something. To say he just wants Terri dead is way too simplistic. Find out why. Find out what other means, other than her death, can give him what he wants. Find a way to get it to him.... and Terri lives

But frankly, I doubt that will happen. Just as Michael obviously wants something that not on the table now, so do some of Terri's supporters want something that is not in her best interest.

I will not fight with one hand tied behind my back, or without the support of her parents. It's obvious that some people who call themselves her "supporters" are determined to ensure that no one's voice is heard, even if that voice has produced a string of failures. I won't waste fighting that.

I wish I could help her. I cannot.

Good luck

The bottom line is this...if the public ever dares to take its eyes off Terri for even a second she is dead..so, we are going to keep watching, and listening, and vigiling with our little signs, and we will never cease to hold these public officials accountable for what is going on.

Just catching up. Excellent post!!!

You summed up what grass roots activism is all about. Separately, each of us may not make a difference, but combining the voices of all of us can make all the difference in the world.

Those letters, emails, vigils, phones calls are more important than the other side wants to acknowledge. Go Freepers!