Posted on 03/22/2005 6:13:43 AM PST by sonsofliberty2000
per Fox
I saw the nurse, Carla Sauer, on CNN a few minutes ago. Bill Hemmer tried to trip her up, but she was unflappable. She was very convincing. I am even more angrier now than I was before at Michael Schiavo. What a POS!
The polls are inaccurate, because most people don't know the facts of the case. Most people refer to people are really ARE brain dead, as shown by an EEG (which Terri never had) and only machines keep them breathing and their heart beating, and they already are at end stages of incurable diseases. There is a big difference between letting go of a person like that, vs. murdering Terri, who has not had therapy, didn't even have all the proper tests, and she is NOT on "life support", which IS defined as breathing machines, etc. Terri probably could even swallow and eat on her own, with therapy. And her parents want to take care of her and assume responsibiilty.
Why? These guys can't wait to dance on the grave.
Congratulations! You have just won a three-day vacation.
You do realize, of course, that none of them actually physically examined her or even reviewed her medical records.
"For the courts to rule on behalf of Michael Schiavo based solely on the legal point that he is the next of kin"
What???? Did you read the testimony in that hearing? Medical evidence was reviewed, doctor's sworn testimony was given, five (5) people testified as to Terri's wishes, all witnesses were cross examined, and an independent, disinterested third party finally ruled that "there was clear and convincing evidence that Terri Schiavo would not have wanted a feeding tube."
I stopped reading at this point. Frank Salvato is full of it.
What do you think of the possibility of the President ordering the federal marshal service to protect her as a lawfully-subpoenaed witness based on the Congressional summons?
For example?
On the topic of EOs... he can only issue them as directives to parts of the executive branch of government, but conceivably he could issue one to the marshals.
That's great stuff, nic. Boy does the media need to report this. What do you think the chances are?
Are you familiar with what multiple experts on brain functions having been saying about Ms. Schiavo. There are many, many experts who have been saying that Ms. Schiavo is not brain dead or in a persistent vegitative state. So if you have competing experts on Ms. Schiavo's mental state, do you think the burden of proof, as it has clearly been placed here, should be on those who want Ms. Schiavo to remain alive? For that matter, do you think the factual presentation with respect to killing someone should be cutoff at the trial. It isn't in death penalty cases? In fact, the presumption is exactly the opposite. The courts bend over backwards where a criminal is being put to death to determine if there is any evidence that has been left out that might show that a death penalty defendant is innocent. Why should the process be different for someone who is being put to death by the courts and who is not a criminal?
No hurry, she survived six days before. Let's go for seven! Do I hear eight? Nine? /sarcasm
I like Bush, but he doesn't have the balls. Nobody seems to have the balls to stand up the judiciary.
I hold this out as a very real possibility. Just do it, and let the courts settle the resulting Constitutional crisis. Meanwhile, Terry lives.
Thank you for reminding me to stay out of the state of Florida. Dear Hubby reminded me last night that when I was young and couldn't imagine ever growing old, I once quipped that I didn't want to have to live past 30. (Actually, it's a comment I've heard several "young whippersnappers" make!) Woops, time's been up now for a few decades--if I step into the state of Florida, they might just "make it so."
Yes. And this case is the basis for eliminating handicapped people who are alive by "artificial means" (i.e., food and water).
Even though the poll everyone's talking about may or may not be completely believable, because people do not have all the facts of this case, it is still disheartening and, I believe, reflective of the culture we have created due to our allowing abortion and removing God from all our institutions.
We are indeed in for a rough ride.
I am listening to Laura too. She's great.
Cordially,
I did hear they are hearing the appeal today. that is good, but they don't have time to make a decision, they will need to hurry up and make a decision quickly. God I hope it goes in Terri's favor. if not I fear this is over for Terri, unless Jeb, DCFS, DOJ puts a stop to this right now!
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