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Law to keep brain-damaged woman alive ruled unconstitutional (Baird Rules Against Terri)
Sun-Sentinel ^ | May 6 2004

Posted on 05/06/2004 11:07:29 AM PDT by nickcarraway

TAMPA -- A judge ruled Thursday that the law pushed by Gov. Jeb Bush to keep a severely brain damaged woman alive is unconstitutional. The governor's office filed an immediate appeal.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Extended News; Government; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: courts; florida; hospice; law; medicine; righttolife; schiavo; terrischiavo
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To: Ohioan from Florida
I just think it's ludicrous for her to be concerned about being sanctioned within the church when she's already bred two children by him. She's a weirdo!

I agree. She seems to be selective about what Catholic beliefs she has to adhere to.

301 posted on 05/07/2004 8:17:22 AM PDT by iowamomforfreedom (The right to die? or the right to be killed - http://www.life-or-death-decisions.org)
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To: lakey
All those laws for a pig!

You would think one disabled human being would rate abuse protection laws that would prevent the state from starving and dehydrating her to death. I'm sure the judges would enforce the abuse laws for a pig, just not for Terri.

You would think the agencies that are suppose to help the disabled would prevent her husband from being able to isolate her from her family. Isolation sure sounds like abuse to me.
302 posted on 05/07/2004 8:17:34 AM PDT by FR_addict
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To: pc93
If I recall correctly, shortly after MS decided to be selective about who sees Terri "to preserve her right to privacy", he took a local reporter in to see her. How's THAT for a right to privacy??
303 posted on 05/07/2004 8:23:51 AM PDT by iowamomforfreedom (The right to die? or the right to be killed - http://www.life-or-death-decisions.org)
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl; NYer; nickcarraway; kimmie7; pc93; MeekOneGOP; russesjunjee; ...
great contact into at #274.

An INNOCENT WOMAN being executed by the Taliban in Afghanistan.

WHAT'S THE DAMN DIFFERENCE? We freed Afghanistan WHO WILL FREE TERRI?

If this picture offends, I offer no apologies. It illustrates that they are turning into us and we are turning into them.

304 posted on 05/07/2004 8:31:15 AM PDT by floriduh voter (www.conservative-spirit.org VISIT MY TERRI'S FIGHT PAGE.. the basics)
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To: Wampus SC; Saundra Duffy
Those Florida Specialty Plates are great, especially since there's a NATIONAL RALLY FOR TERRI THIS COMING MONDAY AT 1:00 - 4;00 PM EST making the California rallys at 10:00 a.m. (?)
305 posted on 05/07/2004 8:33:22 AM PDT by floriduh voter (www.conservative-spirit.org VISIT MY TERRI'S FIGHT PAGE.. the basics)
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To: Republic; cyn
Terri doesn't drool. She swallows her own saliva. JUDGE DEMERS QUICKY DISMISSED GUARDIAN AD LITEM JAY WOLFSON when Wolfson recommended swallowing tests for Terri and also stated that "Terri had a distinct presence." Jay Wolfson saw Terri on a daily basis and most of his remarks CUT IN TERRI'S FAVOR.

THESE JUDGES ARE ALL IN UP TO THEIR EYEBALLS: Head Judge David Demers, J. George Greer, J. W. Douglas Baird.

STATE ATTORNEY MCCABE IS IN UP TO HIS EYEBALLS

THE CLEARWATER POLICE DEPT. ARE NOW IN TO THEIR EYEBALLS for not calling the recent PUNCTURE SCARE THE HOAX THAT IT WAS.

More than likely, IT'S ISOLATION DAY 39 for Terri REAL FAMILY WHO LOVES HER.

306 posted on 05/07/2004 8:39:09 AM PDT by floriduh voter (www.conservative-spirit.org VISIT MY TERRI'S FIGHT PAGE.. the basics)
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To: FL_engineer; cyn; FR_addict; windchime; Budge; Deo volente; nicmarlo; Ohioan from Florida; ...
This is Terri's 39th day of forced isolation from her parents, siblings,
priest, those who love her and her 1488th day confined to just a single
small room by Hospice of the Florida Suncoast (give or take a few days
of having to be in the hospital from neglect and almost being
dehydrated/starved to death). Terri is denied any extensive/comprehensive
range of motion therapy or any kind of therapies that could make her better.
Terri is not terminal yet Michael Schiavo is trying hard to make it so.
AHCA's April 1st investigation didn't see anything wrong with Terri's teeth
yet shortly after their investigation 5 teeth were completely removed from
her mouth, with no restorative work considered. The evidence cannot be
denied.

The question is WHAT ARE YOU AND YOUR FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT
OFFICIALS DOING ABOUT BRINGING THE PERPETRATORS TO JUSTICE?

"Petition for State protective custody for Terri" (please get the petition
information out to as many peoples as possible)
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/chisana7/

"Saving Terri Schiavo"
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/19461949/

Laws being broken:
http://zimp.org/

Petition for Governor Bush to put Terri in protective custody:
http://www.petitiononline.com/chisana7/petition.html (please spread this petition around everywhere to everyone)

Connect the Dots ... for Terri
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1130771/posts?page=11#11

___

Read AHCA April 1st investigation report, surveyors notes, and the fraud that has been committed by Hospice of Florida Suncoast RN's, Michael Schiavo, and the AHCA.

I need a host.
307 posted on 05/07/2004 8:42:45 AM PDT by pc93
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To: floriduh voter
Look at foxnews on their front page at the Greta poll. This is how much Greta cares about Terri is to run a freaking poll.
308 posted on 05/07/2004 8:46:27 AM PDT by pc93
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To: Republic
...And worse-these judges have not ONCE considered the suspicion surrounding Terri's initial accident.

I recall when Terri's parents first brought up the possibility that MS may have been responsible for Terri's collapse, Greer said that he didn't see how something that happened 10 years ago had a bearing on his decision in this case.

HELLO!! This goes directly to MS's credibility and whether he could be trusted to be telling the truth. If he were responsible it is perfectly logical he would lie about her wishes in order to protect himself! How stupid IS this judge?!!

309 posted on 05/07/2004 8:47:30 AM PDT by iowamomforfreedom (The right to die? or the right to be killed - http://www.life-or-death-decisions.org)
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To: JamesA; pc93; russesjunjee
On Larry King Live, MICHAEL SCHIAVO stated "I did this to my mother and my father... I'm not going to stop."

I was attending a press conference in the fall of 2003. A little old lady who was a volunteer in Hospice Woodside came out and stood by us. She stated that "Michael Schiavo yelled at her." She was only 4' 8" tall and HAD A WALKER. After that happened, A STRANGE MAN IN A SUIT CAME UP TO HER AND ASKED FOR HER NAME. MS is quite tall and THE DAY THEY PULLED TERRI'S FEEDING TUBE in October of 2003, he dressed as an UGLY WOMAN so he could walk in front of all the signs right before the tube was pulled. He DIDN'T LIKE THE SIGNS THAT SAID HE WAS A MURDERER (little feelings got hurt).

And, I need to call the local talk radio station. They keep saying that Life Support has kept Terri alive for 14 years. That gives a false impression that she's in a coma and hooked up to machines. A FEEDING TUBE IS NOT LIFE SUPPORT. IT'S NOT MEDICAL TREATMENT. It's a burger and fries - it's nutrition. Anyone even someone perfectly healthy would DIE if they had no food or water.

OLDER PEOPLE ARE LIVING LONGER. THEY ARE REACHING FOR THE DISABLED NOW FOR THE BOTTOM LINE. This is a big industry - killing people.

The innocent handicapped Americans ARE CASH COWS and Terri's been stripped of all her rights.

I AM RE-POSTING ALAN KEYES' EMAIL ADDRESS FOR HIS EDITOR. This is a very important contact: editor@renewamerica.us.

I don't want to hear that someone doesn't care for Alan Keyes. HE HELPED TERRI LAST YEAR and we'd love him to get on national tv and speak eloquently re: Terri's neglect and abuse and to frame the argument that we should err on the side of life.

He's brilliant. My admiration for Alan Keyes is a testament to me that there are still some decent, thoughtful, savvy Republicans out there. Props to AMBASSADOR KEYES.

310 posted on 05/07/2004 8:50:14 AM PDT by floriduh voter (www.conservative-spirit.org VISIT MY TERRI'S FIGHT PAGE.. the basics)
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To: phenn
>>>Judge Baird's recent order said that Governor Bush couldn't 'retroactively legislate'. Well, what the heck did Michael/Felos/Greer do?

Reassure me, phenn, that Terri's attorneys have considered this argument or presented it somewhere along the line ... equality, and all that ...

311 posted on 05/07/2004 9:37:22 AM PDT by Pegita ('Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His Word ...)
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To: Wampus SC; windchime; Ragtime Cowgirl; Joe Brower; JulieRNR21; sarasmom; russesjunjee; ...
Phone numbers for Senator Jim Sebesta. He voted for Terri's Law and is in Terri's District.

District Office:

9887 4th Street North, Suite 319 St. Petersburg, FL 33702 (727) 563-0377 (727) 217-7090 FAX

He answers his own phone when he's in town and returns phone calls. Our Judges have hijacked the State of Florida. What makes them more powerful than the Governor, the House & Senate? Maybe Jim Sebesta has some thoughts on it.

MY OPINION: WHERE ARE THE MAJOR PERP WALKS? THE GUYS IN THE BLACK ROBES ARE GANGSTAS. floriduh voter

312 posted on 05/07/2004 9:42:38 AM PDT by floriduh voter (www.conservative-spirit.org VISIT MY TERRI'S FIGHT PAGE.. the basics)
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To: phenn
THE GOLDEN RULE: You gotta pick a good corner or befriend strangers before you casually bring up Terri in conversation. Lunging and premature flyers are out. Acting casual seems to work for me anyway.
313 posted on 05/07/2004 9:47:39 AM PDT by floriduh voter (www.conservative-spirit.org VISIT MY TERRI'S FIGHT PAGE.. the basics)
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To: phenn
Thank you for your tireless efforts, Pam.

Adding prayers for you.

..Powers of darkness, in high places...Have you read Frank Peretti's "This Present Darkness"? Steels the spine for 'battle' - I find.

314 posted on 05/07/2004 9:48:16 AM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl
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To: Pegita
They reached "back in time" so that they could use NEW EXIT PROTOCOLS to starve Terri. They did everything possible to grandfather Terri in so they CAN KILL HER.

And local radio is still saying "ON LIFE SUPPORT FOR FOURTEEN YEARS". It is any wonder people think she's in a coma?????????????? 970 wfla radio (Terri's market)

315 posted on 05/07/2004 9:51:14 AM PDT by floriduh voter (www.conservative-spirit.org VISIT MY TERRI'S FIGHT PAGE.. the basics)
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To: Republic
Do you know, is the first link Baird's office? Thanks

Yes. Thank you.

Judge Baird contact info:

W. Douglas Baird

Sixth Circuit Court:
courts@jud6.org

Rm. 468, 315 Court Street
Clearwater, FL 33756

(727) 464-3232

Circuit Civil, Appeals
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316 posted on 05/07/2004 9:51:46 AM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl
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To: FR_addict
If you want a wedding in a fancy cathedral, YOU HAVE TO MURDER WIFE #1. How's that make Jodi a good Catholic?????
317 posted on 05/07/2004 9:53:02 AM PDT by floriduh voter (www.conservative-spirit.org VISIT MY TERRI'S FIGHT PAGE.. the basics)
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To: FR_addict
Contact info at post 274. Write that number on a post it note. I had to. Thanks for all your help. The burden is a little lighter if we have a literal army of volunteers.
318 posted on 05/07/2004 9:54:55 AM PDT by floriduh voter (www.conservative-spirit.org VISIT MY TERRI'S FIGHT PAGE.. the basics)
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To: iowamomforfreedom
Michael called Terri's dad and said "Terri's dead." Oops. But, he keeps on trying. Gotta hand it to the slime.
319 posted on 05/07/2004 9:57:09 AM PDT by floriduh voter (www.conservative-spirit.org VISIT MY TERRI'S FIGHT PAGE.. the basics)
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
BAIRD HAS A NEW LOCATION. He's at the Criminal Courthouse Complex on 49th St. North, Clearwater, FL.

He's in ROOM 2. I love to protest at the Criminal Courthouse. That's a good location to get new supporters.

It's easy to point at the building and say that Pinellas County judges are killers and that's my free speech.

320 posted on 05/07/2004 10:01:36 AM PDT by floriduh voter (www.conservative-spirit.org VISIT MY TERRI'S FIGHT PAGE.. the basics)
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