Posted on 03/23/2005 8:43:23 AM PST by Pendragon_6
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (AP) - Their options dwindling after two failed federal court appeals, Terri Schiavo's parents and brother vowed Wednesday to take their fight to the U.S. Supreme Court and state Legislature as the brain-damaged woman was in her fifth day without a feeding tube.
Gov. Jeb Bush renewed his call for the Legislature to step in and ``spare Terri's life.''
In a 2-1 ruling early Wednesday, a panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta said the parents, who have battled with son-in-law Michael Schiavo for years over the woman's fate, ``failed to demonstrate a substantial case on the merits of any of their claims'' that the feeding tube should be reinserted immediately.
``There is no denying the absolute tragedy that has befallen Mrs. Schiavo,'' the ruling by Judges Ed Carnes and Frank M. Hull said. ``We all have our own family, our own loved ones, and our own children. However, we are called upon to make a collective, objective decision concerning a question of law.''
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Of course Jeb Bush can do it. He should have done it long ago. Is he waiting for her to die so he wouldn't need to do anything? I hope not. Terri might just become his Mary Jo.
Actually, the popular MRS has said that he will dump poor Terri's ashes in PA, not FL.
PEOPLE RENEW CALL FOR BUSH TO HELP SCHIAVO!
You're missing the point that there was no plug to pull, just her food and water to take away. How about if you give up your right to food and water in support of your pro-life views. What a pathetic statement, know the facts before you speak. You don't keep someone alive for eight years and then decide that it doesn't fit in your schedule anymore. Michael Schiavo should be put in prison if she dies. God be with you Terri and the Schindler family.
Not only that, but many people (including my family) will send no more money down the GOP toilet.
From what I've read, the Schindlers long ago reported that the caregivers had stated that Michael not only withheld rehabilitation, but would whisper mean things to Terri when he thought no one could hear. Greer must have ignored those statements, too.
Morality takes precedence to legalisms. It is moral to save this woman's like from her evil husband.
Where are the co called "FReepers" who call for Terri's death?
Why don't they join the co called
"right wing media personalities"
who say Terri is brain dead.
IF she's "dead" like they claim then why the rush to see her die?
Why not just let her parents continue their care?
or
WHY DON'T YOU DEMAND THAT TERRI BE GIVEN LETHAL INJECTION RIGHT NOW!
YOU SICK SOB'S WANT HER TO DIE SLOWLY WHILE YOU "CELEBRATE" YOUR "VICTORY"
Hell has a special place for "people" like you!
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You called??? Sounds like you feel like lashing out? Fine...you requested the following from me:
Terri is brain dead.
She has been in this state far too long.
It's her husband's call...I believe she wouldn't want to "live" like this.
Gee...I'm not sure about the lethal injection thing, nice of you to offer...but since they have waited this long to pull the tubes, a few more days won't make much of a difference.
I had no idea that I was going to hell for wanting a long suffering soul to meet their maker. I just must not have the higher level contacts that you do.
It's a federal matter because of the 14th Amendment, as I see it.
See, here's where I disagree with your point.
'don't allow emotions'
IN otherwords, forget compassion, mercy, common sense, conscious, having a soul, the human factors involved in a human life or death struggle,,,just worry about being 'correct' and following the 'letter of the law.'
Well, it seems you advocate a society that is souless and cold, callous and cruel,,but HEY,,IT'S LEGAL! I guess that is ALL that matters, right?
I didn't even use the word MORAL yet,,,that makes the legally correct 'people' shudder.....oooyh,,,,can't have emotion...have to be CORRECT,,being CORRECT is more important than being human to some apparently......
May God give President Bush and Governor Bush the wisdom of Solomon in Terri's case.
It IS constitutional to intervene.
But regardless, the libs and the Repubs (complicitly) allowed the Federal government to involve themselves in Elian's family, and they will continue to inject themselves wherever it advances the agenda of death and liberalism. If those with MORALS refuse to act, be it using the Feds or whoever, those without will STILL abuse their powers and we will be left powerless. Your argument holds about as much water as gun control lefties'arguments against guns.
My only tiny hope is if the 11th doesn't come through and the Supremes turn them down, then Jeb will know all court stuff is over and then he can act.
tiny, tiny hope
Forward to Jeb Bush
Dear Gov Bush:
Time to press the undo button. The legal system is broke. The train is on the wrong track. Save Michael Schiavo from potential prosecution for murder. If Terri dies this week the judicial errors can't be fixed.
Thanks -- the reason I asked is that they are all over the news now -- don't you think that her lawyers have not done a very good job?
Trolling, again? I told you the other day that God expects Christians to defend the helpless, not kill them. You need to take your one trick pony act on the road. It's a hoot.
That's about right. A gunshot to the head is more humane than what they're doing to Terri.
Terri needs water.
Who is going to take it to her?
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