Posted on 03/12/2005 11:02:46 PM PST by Dixielander
Scientology, The Clearwater Bar Association, and Judge Greer
Judge George W. Greer presides over Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit Court. He is known internationally for the Terri Schindler Schiavo guardianship case. Pat Anderson, former attorney for the Schindlers, characterized Judge Greer's unprecedented rulings as "The Rule of Terri's Case."
The Clearwater Bar Association is delighted with Judge Greer's performance in this particular case. They presented the John U. Bird award to the Pinellas-Pasco Circuit judge on May 15, 2004. This prestigious award, which is the Clearwater bar's highest honor for a judge, was granted to Judge Greer for the way he has handled himself while overseeing the Terri Schiavo case!
Robert Dickinson III, the outgoing president of the Clearwater Bar Association, cited Judge Greer's handling of the Terri Schiavo case in terms of "passing the test":
"Rarely is a person's mettle and faith tested in such a strenuous and public way as this gentleman's has been over the last few years," Robert Dickinson III said. "Rarely do mortals pass the test with such flying colors."
(Quote source: Lawyers laud judge in Schiavo case) [bold emphasis added]
I find these words rather ominous when I reflect on "the test" Judge Greer has been passing—all these years. Judge Greer's consistent practice of upholding Scientology doctrines over and above Florida law is being lauded by the Clearwater Bar Association! The "test" Robert Dickenson III is alluding to is the "test case." The euthanasia test case.
Greer is "passing the test" with flying colors because he is permitting Michael Schiavo to abuse, exploit and neglect his disabled wife in defiance of the Florida statues. And the Clearwater Bar Association cheers.
Scientology attorney Wally Pope—who represented his "church" in the Lisa McPherson case—was the individual selected to bestow this high honor on Judge Greer! Wally cited high ideals, personal character, and judicial competence:
"Yet, in the teeth of all that, he has steadfastly demonstrated exactly what the John U. Bird award was created to honor: high ideals, personal character, judicial competence and service," lawyer Wally Pope said before bestowing the honor.
(Quote source: Lawyers laud judge in Schiavo case) [bold emphasis added]
The "judicial competence" that Judge Greer has exhibited in his handling of the Terri Schiavo case is clearly the kind that ignores evidence and even Florida statutes in order to uphold Scientology doctrine—which requires the deletion of "social contagions" (the disabled) from society. It is no coincidence that a Scientology attorney—who was a lead attorney in the Lisa McPherson case—personally bestowed this award to Judge Greer. Greer's decisions to consistently rule in favor of terminating a disabled person do reflect high ideals—in the sight of Scientology.
Lies to Make Terri Schiavo Fit the Scientology Mold
One of Scientology's major goals is to change society's views about death, dying, and those L. Ron Hubbard considered to be "past the half-way point": the disabled.
Scientologists believe (1) that a disabled person is in such a state due to his or her own failings, (2) the disabled person will deliberately move in the direction of death, and (3) disabled people (Individuals who score low on the emotional tone scale) will also bring death to those around them. (See L. Ron Hubbard's book, Self Analysis, chapter 4)
Scientology teaches that if a person is disabled it is his or her fault. Terri has been falsely represented as being disabled due to self-induced vomiting which supposedly caused a potassium imbalance that resulted in a cardiac arrest. Medical records have disproved these claims, but these "facts" were presented in the court record and are still being promulgated via the media today. The truth is that Terri suffered serious injuries, (including a head and neck injury and numerous broken bones). An exceptionally competent neurologist testified (that Michael Schiavo's attorneys predictably attempted to discredit) stated that Terri's injuries are consistent with strangulation:
Dr. William Hammesfahr, Nobel prize nominee and neurologist, testified that Terri's neck injuries are consistent with only one type of injury: that of strangulation.
(Quote source: State-Funded Agency to Probe Claim of Spousal Abuse in Terri Schiavo Case)
The only person in the apartment with Terri at the time of her collapse was her husband, Michael Schiavo.
Scientology teaches that a disabled person will move in the direction of death. Terri has been illegally denied therapy for over ten years for the purpose of causing her abilities and health to deteriorate. She has also been placed in hospice facilities—and denied any stimulation— rather than in a nursing home. This was done to create the illusion that Terri is moving in the direction of death. According to L. Ron Hubbard's doctrines, a disabled person wants to die. Michael Schiavo never misses an opportunity to state that death is "Terri's wish." This is not true. Terri wants to live so much that she exerts tremendous effort to demonstrate her abilities.
Scientology teaches that disabled persons (Individuals who score low on the tone scale) will also bring death to those around them. Michael is so worried that Terri will bring "death" to him (accusations of attempted murder?) that he refuses to allow her to have speech therapy—or any therapy. Of course Michael's power to keep Terri in a state of disability is contingent upon Judge Greer's continued collusion with the Scientology agenda, which is not in accordance with Florida laws.
The Clearwater Bar Association: Cozy with Scientology
Mike Faehner, who was president-elect of the Clearwater Bar Association in 2001, endorsed the Johnson Blakely Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns PA. firm:
"In the legal community, they have a good reputation," said Mike Faehner, president-elect of the Clearwater Bar Association. "They do quite a bit of legal educational outreach. They're a solid law firm."
(Quote source: Clearwater firm breaks from standing tradition)
This firm brings in a lot of money by litigating for the "Church" of Scientology:
Their clients include parents involved in a baby swap, a woman who was not allowed to dress after she was arrested for skinny-dipping, the controversial Church of Scientology and developers who have changed the landscape of Clearwater.
(Quote source: Clearwater firm breaks from standing tradition) [bold emphasis added]
It is probable that Scientology attorneys are on the board and/or are officers of the Clearwater Bar Association! Mike Faehner said:
Many Johnson Blakely lawyers have been board members or officers in the association. The firm also sponsors bar activities, he said.
It is becoming increasingly clear that the Clearwater Bar Association is on cozy terms with the "Church" of Scientology. They choose to have their monthly meetings at the Fort Harrison Hotel—Scientology headquarters. (See: Res Ipsa Loquitur) The Clearwater bar gladly endorses firms that litigate for Scientology. They even chose a Scientology attorney to present an award to Judge Greer for "passing the test" in the way he handled the Terri Schiavo case.
Scientology For Euthanasia; Florida Law Against it
Wally Pope represented the "Church" of Scientology in the wrongful death suit filed by the Estate of Lisa McPherson. He fought to enable Scientology to completely get away with dehydrating Lisa McPherson to death. They did not succeed. They settled with the Lisa McPherson Trust!
Judge Greer's rulings have enabled Michael Schiavo (working on behalf of the Scientology agenda) to almost get away with dehydrating Terri Schiavo to death. The only reason this did not happen is because many Americans—once they saw the videos of Terri that Mr. Schindler bravely released to the media—made it known they would not stand for such evil in our society.
It is time to take a stand against this barbarism once again. Disabled citizens of the United States of America (including Terri Schindler Schiavo of Clearwater, Florida) must not be denied therapy and even life itself due to L. Ron Hubbard's disgust over the fact that a decent society takes care of its own:
Society, the bulk of which is bent upon survival, fails or refuses to recognize death or the urge of organisms toward it. Society passes laws against murder and suicide. Society provides hospitals. Society carries such people [the disabled] on its back. And society will not hear of euthanasia or "mercy killing." (Self Analysis by L. Ron Hubbard; pg. 28)
May the Lord Jesus Christ be glorified as his people "hear his voice" concerning this matter and follow him.
Gary and Lisa Ruby
link to: Judge In Schiavo Case Failed To Legally Qualify For Office; Discharge Mandated
Petition to impeach Judge Greer --Judge Greer has violated Florida statutes and the Judicial Code of Ethics in order to go along with Scientology ethics.
Also see: Scientology and Terri Schindler Schiavo: The Death Connection
In Keeping With Scientology Doctrine, Michael Schiavo Removed Terri From Society
Keeping Terri Disabled: Michael's Illegal Pretext to Kill
7/28/04
edited 02/04/05
"You're in the wrong forum, moron. You want the Death and Killing Forum (also known as DU), not a Conservative forum. How did you ever manage to fly under the radar for so long"
You are a perfect example of what's wrong with these Schiavo threads. Your "tone" suits admirably that of so many of the Schiavo cause supporters. You fit right in.
"Or to you two, since Terri is brain damaged, is the possibility, the HIGH, possibility that she was BEATEN TO A PULP on the night of her collapse...er....just so much garbage?"
Yes.
"On the other hand, those of you who want to see this woman dead are good at ignoring facts and evidence and law. If dying is so important to you, why don't lead you by example?"
How silly.
are you a scientologist?
"After reading your recent responses, I suggest and I am curious to read your arguments based on facts."
Facts are not something Schiavo supporters deal in. It's all emotion, smearing people, and self-delusion.
It really isn't all emotion and self-delusion. People with morals, are sick and tired of the Peter Singers of the world killing us and our families.
"of the world killing us and our families"
This is pure hyperbole and a perfect example of the "all emotion" part of my comment. Yeah, I'm sure you and your family are in the direct line of fire. Geez.
? I have disabled people in my family. I've also had a ministry to mentally and physically disabled adults and children. There is nothing wrong with them spiritually, fyi
your heros, like Singer, wants to start killing everybody who doesn't measure up to his standards, and at birth, not even giving them a chance. I tell you, every parent I know, who has had a down's syndrome baby, would not change the experience for the world. Yes, we're emotional, it's called "love".
"? I have disabled people in my family. I've also had a ministry to mentally and physically disabled adults and children. There is nothing wrong with them spiritually, fyi"
So what. Most families, including mine, have someone disabled in them. So what? Are they in a persistent vegetative state? If not, then I don't think you have much to be worried about. That's where the hyperbole comes in. You try to make it sound as if an attack on your family personally is imminent, and that's a bunch of bahooey.
Hildy: How can you say that the above post is not the essence of common sense and logic?
Incredibly interesting post.
Some people don't get it. But you gave it a good try.
Isn't it funny how science and logic are chosen for worship so
often these days?
Better add depression to that list.
thanks, a good cure for these people is to actually go visit the nursing homes and hospitals where these people live. If you have a heart, and most of us do, we come away changed, but' it's a spiritual thing, flaglady will never get it
A study reported in the British Medical Journal found that of 40 patients diagnosed as being in a persistent or permanent vegetative state (PVS), 17 (43%) were found to have been misdiagnosed by their referring physicians, 13 (33%) slowly came out of the vegetative state during rehabilitation therapy, and only 10 (25%) remained vegetative. The study also found that the incidence of misdiagnoses increased toward the end of the 3-year study period. In the first year (1992) there were two misdiagnosed patients, while in 1995 ten patients had been misdiagnosed by referring doctors.
All the patients had been referred to the Royal Hospital for Neurodisability, the only facility in Britain specializing in PVS. In most of the cases, the original misdiagnosis of PVS had been made by a neurologist, a neurosurgeon, or a physician rehabilitation specialist -- all of whom would have had experience with the condition. Researchers concluded, "The vegetative state needs considerable skill to diagnose, requiring assessment over a period of time; diagnosis cannot be made, even by the most experienced clinician, from a bedside assessment." [Andrews et al., "Misdiagnosis of the vegetative state," British Medical Journal, 7/6/96]
The British study is one of the largest and most comprehensive investigations on PVS to date. Its findings are similar to an earlier U.S. study which found that, of the PVS patients who were referred to the Healthcare Rehabilitation Center in Austin, Texas, 38% were not vegetative at all and actually responded to stimuli upon subsequent examination. (See Update, 3-4/94:3.)
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