Posted on 12/29/2004 7:16:22 AM PST by floriduh voter
The Terri Schindler Schiavo Daily Threads are created month to month as we watch local and national news regarding Terri and her family.
Since Terri's supporters are in every time zone, you may see something FIRST. Please share news with us that you don't see here already. Now, why would you want to do that? Terri's Daily Thread for September/October of 2004 was viewed over 15,000 times. Terri's November Daily Thread was viewed over 6,000 times. December's thread is over 3,000 views.
More and more good folks are finding out about Terri and that judicial tyranny would take her life, but for lots and lots of prayer and non-stop lobbying of relatives, friends, clergy, our leaders, the media, a passerby, a cashier - ANYONE who you feel comfortable chatting with.
Folks always want to know how can this be in America or on earth for that matter? Unfortunately, this is really happening to an innocent woman who just celebrated her 41st birthday. She's not the only one but she's the one with devoted parents and siblings who knows what's in Terri's heart. Terri has a strong will to live. That's apparent. It's been 14 years.
Besides, feeding tubes have been around practically since the Civil War. They are not high tech devices. Terri is "not hooked up to machines". Her feeding tube is the diameter of a piece of spaghetti.
Talkin' about Terri is the best way to lobby for her. It is a salespitch to save her life and subsequently, many lives. If you've never sold anything in your life, START NOW. START WITH TERRI.
See Terri's flash movies if you need more information. You can see for yourself that's she's interactive and follows the doctor's instructions.
Visit: http://www.terrisfight.org
NOTE: Terri's December Dailies are noted as a source above. There are lots of important links at the very top of that thread. If you missed Terri's Celebration of Life, you can click on it from there.
the only thing that prevents someone from starving Mr. Schiavo is that he's fit enough to fend for himself. Shame on these idiots.
The only thing more wretched than a florida lawyer is a florida judge.
Lived there half my life. I know what I'm talking about.
Still, have you noticed that all the miscreants in this case are "Yankee born." Native Floridians have really had little say in this heinous crime.
Judge Greer is Biased
Yes, and for those who do not know (Many seem informed on this thread.), Greer was reelected on Aug. 31, 2004, with 65 percent of the vote in the "nonpartisan" election though he has worn the "R" label as a county commissioner. If Greer is biased, what label would we apply to those Pinellas-Pasco county voters? That they have proved the folly of "democracy" perhaps!!!
I haven't noticed and I don't accept the premise. All I know is that the power structure in Florida is corrupt perhaps beyond belief.
Bump!
I'm from the midwest. My roots are international in regards to blood. My father is US born (Minnesota) and my mother is from Colombia, South America. My blood roots are a mixture of Spanish/German/Czech, etc. to about late 1500's to early 1600's. So in regards to native or not the fact of the matter is that if we legally reside in Florida we have a stake in our Governoment. Not to mention that we are U.S. citizens. There is evidence to support the theory in a patriot sense that these are not good attributions to follow and that it is something that keeps us subservient and sheep to the people who are exploiting us.
ATTENTION ALL FREEPERS & LURKERS: Here is the link to the FLORIDA LEGISLATURE LIST.
FL Legislators BY ALPHEBETICAL, PARTY, or DISTRICT
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/legislators.aspx
IF THIS WAS LIAR'S POKER, HUSBAND'S COUNSEL SAYS TERRI HAS TWO TO THREE WEEKS TO LIVE.
I am posting emails I receive from Terri supporters. You are not my mentor so please CEASE AND DESIST critiquing everything that I do or I will hit the abuse button. IT IS STARTING TO BE HARRASSING IN NATURE.
What was it in regards to?
PLEASE CONTACT THESE U.S. CONGRESSMEN AND WOMEN.
1. Give them the link to www.terrisfight.com. 2. Tell them that a SPECIAL PROSECUTOR AND A CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION IS IN ORDER. If they say it's a state's rights issue, 3. TELL THEM THAT THE ENTIRE STATE IS IN A COVERUP AND THAT THE CONGRESS HELPED TERRI BEFORE IN 2003.
4. TERRI IS AN AMERICAN CITIZEN - IT IS A CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUE! 5. Ask them to pray and to talk to their peers at the Capital.
TOLL FREE NUMBER:
1-877-762-8762
NAMES: CHRIS SMITH OF NEW JERSEY (R);RICK RENZI OF AZ (R); SCOTT GARRETT (r); MIKE FERGUSON (r) NJ; MELISSA HART (r) PA (where Terri was born);MIKE PENCE (r) INDIANA;ROSCOE BARTLETT (r), MARYLAND;JIM RYUN (r) KANSAS;BOBBY JINDAL (r) louisiana;TODD TIAHARAT (r)
JUST KEEP RE-DIALING THE TOLL FREE NUMBER CK THEIR NAMES OFF. Thanks, the west coast has voicemail at this hour. I DON'T CARE IF AN ACT OF CONGRESS SAVES TERRI. They have investigative powers and THEY WILL LOSE A MAJOR CHUNK OF THEIR BASE IF THEY DUCK THIS RESPONSIBILITY. FV
Kin of Brain-Damaged Woman at Crossroads
By VICKIE CHACHERE Associated Press Writer
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - With their legal options dwindling, the parents of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo renewed a plea to their son-in-law and legal adversary: divorce our daughter and give up the fight.
Hours after the U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it would not intervene in the dispute, attorneys for Schiavo's parents, Bob and Mary Schindler, asked Michael Schiavo to dissolve his marriage and leave them in control of her destiny.
"If there is any way for Michael to walk away... just please, please, please let them keep their daughter and just walk away," said David Gibbs, the Schindlers' attorney.
Michael Schiavo intends to withdraw the tubes that feed and hydrate his 41-year-old wife as soon as legally possible, maybe as early as next month. Terri Schiavo's parents have vowed to keep her alive.
The Schindlers have three legal avenues still open to them: an appeal to a state appeals court in a request for a new trial based on recent comments by Pope John Paul II; a request that Michael Schiavo be removed as his wife's guardian; and a motion set aside the original decision that Terri Schiavo did not want to be kept alive artificially.
That motion will go before Pinellas Circuit Court Judge George Greer on Friday. Greer has twice granted Michael Schiavo permission to withdraw his wife's feeding tube.
The latest legal blow to Terri Schiavo's parents came Monday when the U.S. Supreme Court refused to intervene in the case at the center of one of the nation's most bitter right-to-die disputes.
Without comment, the high court declined to hear an appeal brought by Gov. Jeb Bush's attorneys arguing the governor did not overstep his authority when he ordered Terri Schiavo's feeding tube reattached six days after it had been removed under court order.
"I'm disappointed, but not surprised," Bush said in Tallahassee.
The Florida Supreme Court had earlier ruled Bush's action were an unconstitutional violation of the separation of powers between the executive and judicial branches.
"I really don't know what options we have available, but I will take whatever options I think there are," Bush said. "I'm not sure what the legal options are, though."
Michael Schiavo's attorney, George Felos, said his client was pleased with the high court's decision but is still concerned that the Schindlers will delay their daughter's death with more "frivolous appeals."
"We are just hoping that the court sees through this abuse of the legal system and says no," Felos said. "This case is not going to end until the courts summon up the courage and resolve to say we are not going to permit this abuse anymore."
Terri Schiavo suffered severe brain damage 15 years ago when she collapsed in her home when a chemical imbalance, brought on by an eating disorder, caused her heart to stop beating.
Michael Schiavo, who is engaged to another woman with whom he has two children, initially attempted experimental procedures in hopes of rehabilitating his wife, but later had a falling out with her family.
Terri Schiavo can breathe on her own but depends on a feeding tube to stay alive because she cannot swallow. She left no written directive. Her parents contend their son-in-law is trying to rush her death so he can inherit her estate and be free to marry again.
Ken Connor, who represented Bush in the legal challenge to Terri's Law, said he was disappointed in the court's refusal to hear the case involving "the protection of an innocent life."
Connor said the best legal hope for keeping Terri Schiavo alive now rests with the pending filings brought by her parents. And he said other branches of government need to consider if added protections for the disabled need to be in place.
The American Civil Liberties Union, which had joined with Michael Schiavo in challenging the governor's action, said Monday's court sends an important message to the governor and legislature not to attempt to thwart judicial decisions because of public pressure.
"I think this terrible, tragic case has been used for larger political purposes," said Howard Simon, the ACLU's executive director in Florida. "That is the shameful history of this case."
2005-01-25 09:34:09 GMT
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There are so many people who would get fired and end up in jail. That's why they want to kill her. THIS IS A MAJOR SCANDAL WHERE SOMEONE IS MURDERED IN THE END, WITH OUR TAX DOLLARS, a hit by the US Govt & the State of Florida so that a cheating spouse motivated to kill his first wife doesn't have to do it himself.
I need more information so I can answer your post. Thanks, FV
TODD TIAHART is a republican representative from KANSAS. I left out his state above.
THIS IS WHY IT IS APPROPRIATE TO CONTACT THE FLA HOUSE & SENATE AND ALSO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS.
Demand an investigation and ADDED PROTECTIONS by other branches of government.
What he said... FV
LURKERS, PLEASE CALL THE U.S. CONGRESS WITH THE TOLL FREE NUMBER THAT IS PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THIS THREAD.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0%2C2933%2C145332%2C00.html
If Michael fought the change, it would be a huge news story and would slow down the process. If he did not fight it then Terri would be spared a great deal of suffering.
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