Posted on 04/22/2004 1:43:00 PM PDT by FreepinforTerri
Terri Schiavo has not had visitors in 24 days. Terri has also been held prisoner in a single hospice room, unable to go outside for 1,473 days. Seeing those numbers really hit home with me. So I called Governor Bush. I said, "Terri Schiavo has not had visitors in 24 days. She's been imprisoned in her room for 1,473 days. She's a prisoner and she's in danger. Have the Governor or DCF take guardianship of her." Tomorrow I will call the Governor's office again and say, "Terri Schiavo has not had visitors in 25 days. She's been imprisoned in her room for 1,474 days. She's a prisoner and she's in danger. Have the Governor or DCF take guardianship of her." And so begins Project Annoying Empathy. Everyday I'm going to call the Governor's office and remind them how long Terri's been mistreated. I'll remind them that although they will allowed go outside today and they may see their loved ones, Terri will not. She's not a patient. She's a prisoner. She's in danger. She need the Governor's assistance to reclaim her rights as a human being. I am going to call them everyday. I've said my thank yous with all my heart to the Governor for Terri's Law, but there's a clause in that law for guardianship. He needs to use it. Who knows what stunts Michael might pull next. Any of you that want to join me, come on! The Governor's office number is 850-488-4441. Yes, this is a tad ridiculous, but so is allowing a disbled woman to be locked up like a criminal. It might not accomplish anything, but I can't just continue to do nothing. Maybe the numbers will strike a chord. Either way, it will remind the Governor's office daily that today is yet another day that Terri is being held hostage. <>< FreepinForTerri a.k.a Jacque From Texas
I noticed some "removed by moderator" posts.
God's in His Heaven, all's right with the world
UPDATE ON VISITATION: DAY 25 - family kept from Terri due to ongoing investigation of (FAKE HOAX by hubby's atty my thoughts FV). Above from a supporter 4-21-04
NEW BUREAUCRAT TO ANNOY - JON KYL, pubbie from Arizona. New law to protect victims of federal crimes. We need Jon Kyl's contact information. The New Law approved by the U.S. Senate also covers FRAUD AND EMBEZZLEMENT. Is this a silver bullet that could help Terri once and for all??????
If I didn't ping you, it's because I have no list and I can't remember everyone's name. Terri's got a lot of support here. NEW FUN PROJECT TO CALL, WRITE OR EMAIL SENATOR JON KYL.
Someone please find JON KYL'S contact info for me and maybe Arizona Freepers can help us out too. Anybody know some Arizona freepers?
Thanks, floriduh voter
That's not so easy. I'll give you a very short version.
When I first started reading about Terri, my reaction was that the feeding tube should get pulled. I would not want my life to be extended by artificial means, and that's the way I looked at it.
I have since turned 180 degrees on this. I think removing her feeding tube would be tantamount to murder.
This is a complicated thing.
I think I could kill someone in self-defense. I would not want to, but I could do it and not regret it. Not much.
The worst decision I ever made, however, was for my wife (and I) to get an abortion one time when an unexpected preganacy ocurred. I feel that decision was evil. I wish I could take it back.
I think removing Terri's feeding tube would be about the same as that.
I also think that if Michael kicked in and cared for her -- held her hand, spent time with her, talked to her, etc -- she might stand a chance of improving. With him not doing that, it is essentially the same as removing her tube.
I consider that to be immoral.
Gen 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
PROJECT ANNOYING EMPATHY FOR TERRI SCHIAVO -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1122668/posts
Posted by FreepinforTerri On 04/22/2004 1:43:00 PM PDT with 66 comments
Senate Bill 692 WITHDRAWN -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1122541/posts
Posted by phenn On 04/22/2004 10:07:54 AM PDT with 19 comments
Judge Hears But Doesn't Decide Latest Fight in Terri Schiavo Battle -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1121114/posts
Posted by nickcarraway On 04/20/2004 9:06:29 AM PDT with 24 comments
Attorneys argue over questioning of witnesses in Schiavo case -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1120737/posts
Posted by FL_engineer On 04/19/2004 5:23:21 PM PDT with 32 comments
TERRI SCHINDLER-SCHIAVO DAILY THREAD APRIL 19, 2004 FORWARD -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1120621/posts
Posted by floriduh voter On 04/19/2004 2:05:56 PM PDT with 130 comments
Warner & Collins Op Ed on Terri Schiavo -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1119794/posts
Posted by cyn On 04/18/2004 4:35:26 AM PDT with 157 comments
Catholic Hospitals to Uphold Living Wills -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1118545/posts
Posted by nuconvert On 04/15/2004 7:31:36 PM PDT with 3 comments
How much is Terri Schiavo's life worth? -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1116523/posts
Posted by Huber On 04/12/2004 9:05:24 PM PDT with 19 comments
How much is Terri Schiavo's life worth? -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1116321/posts
Posted by phenn On 04/12/2004 3:22:00 PM PDT with 27 comments
No Easter basket for Terri Schiavo -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1115853/posts
Posted by nickcarraway On 04/12/2004 1:41:57 AM PDT with 61 comments
A TWIST ON 'REALITY' TV [Law & Order CI Episode Based on Terri Schiavo- on Saturday night] -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1114770/posts
Posted by nickcarraway On 04/09/2004 5:02:12 PM PDT with 26 comments
Public divided on keeping brain-damaged woman alive -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1113903/posts
Posted by a5478 On 04/08/2004 12:54:45 PM PDT with 14 comments
ACLJ Files Notice of Appeal for Parents of Terri Schindler Schiavo in Case to Defend 'Terri's Law' -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1111951/posts
Posted by cyn On 04/05/2004 4:12:05 PM PDT with 56 comments
Statement by Michael Schiavo -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1004862/posts
Posted by Auntie Mame OLDER: On 10/20/2003 10:11:33 PM PDT with 187 comments
No Crime Found Against Schiavo, Police Say -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1110705/posts
Posted by cyn On 04/03/2004 9:23:57 AM PST with 238 comments
Pope declares feeding tubes a 'moral obligation' -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1109960/posts
Posted by kattracks On 04/02/2004 4:18:35 AM PST with 56 comments
JUDGE RULES AGAINST [TERRI] SCHIAVO'S PARENTS -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1108823/posts
Posted by Robert Drobot On 03/31/2004 11:40:28 AM PST with 118 comments
Terri's (Schiavo) Story on FOX News Tonight (Sunday, 3/28/04) -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1106701/posts
Posted by JulieRNR21 On 03/28/2004 8:58:48 AM PST with 38 comments
Schiavo's marks still a mystery -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1108693/posts
Posted by a5478 On 03/31/2004 8:15:52 AM PST with 122 comments
Terri Schiavo Hospitalized With Apparent Puncture Wounds In Arm! Apparent Foul Play! -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1107794/posts
Posted by MindBender26 On 03/30/2004 4:38:13 AM PST with 765 comments
When a Judge Speaks for You -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1107303/posts
Posted by phenn On 03/29/2004 11:06:24 AM PST with 12 comments
Terri's Threads March 22, 2004 -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1103196/posts
Posted by a5478 On 03/22/2004 2:01:30 PM PST with 266 comments
On April 20, 2004, Attorney Deborah Bushnell (who represents Michael Schiavo) faxed a letter to Attorney Patricia Anderson (who represents Bob and Mary Schindler, Terri's parents).
In that letter, Ms. Bushnell stated that Terri has had five teeth extracted.
Ms. Bushnell offered no reasonable explanation of why this was done, if Terri was appropriately anesthetized, what follow-up care is being prescribed nor if any restorative dental work was to be provided to her.
For years, in court, Terri's family has argued that Terri's husband, Michael Schiavo had not provided her proper dental care - among other things. Now, Terri has had five teeth removed.
As of this writing, it is unknown what, if anything, is being done to address this problem. Terri's parents are unable to get clear information regarding their daughter's condition.
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