Here is the short article w/out photo--
CLEARWATER, Fla.— A Florida newspaper and television station argued Wednesday that the public has a right to know what is in a document filed by a Florida state agency hoping to intervene in a long-running right-to-die case.
Media General, owner of The Tampa Tribune and WFLA television, sued to get access to the Department of Children & Families document. The agency wants the document kept secret, citing a need to protect the privacy of witnesses.
"The greater access there is, the more the people can judge the actions of the DCF, judge the actions of the governor and judge your honor's actions," said Media General attorney Gregg Thomas.
Attorneys involved in the case have said DCF is looking into reports that Terri Schiavo - the 41-year-old woman at the center of a life-and-death legal battle between her husband and parents - was abused. The agency wants to delay removal of the feeding tube 60 days so it can investigate.
Terri Schiavo, 41, suffered brain damage 15 years ago and Judge George Greer has granted her husband, Michael Schiavo, permission on March 18 to disconnect the feeding tube that is keeping her alive.
Michael Schiavo contends his wife would not want to be kept alive artificially in her current condition; her parents, Bob and Mary Schindler, argue their daughter had no such death wish and believe she could get better with rehabilitation.
Greer is expected to rule Thursday on the media request.
Good Night Bump for Terri
Gonna borrow a quote from someone I can't remember who said it tho--
"Standing has its place, but please remember Terri while you are on your knees this week."
So it's the Tampa Tribune where Judge Bairds wife works that's pushing for DCF papers. Interesting.