Posted on 03/23/2005 8:15:17 PM PST by Ohioan from Florida
Day 5 going into Day 6 of no food or water for Terri.
Affidavit of William Polk Cheshire, Jr., M.D., M.A., F.A.A.N., who Examined Terri Schiavo on 3/23/05:
http://www.nationalreview.com/pdf/Affidavit.pdf
Florida DCF files petition for intervention:
http://www.nationalreview.com/pdf/Petition%20for%20Intervention%20in%20Schiavo%20Case.pdf
"Any action would be a violation of Mrs. Schiavo's constitutional right to refuse medical treatment. It would be a violation of her civil rights. It would be an assault, a battery, a trespass on her," Felos argued, following his assessment with a threat aimed at DCF officials, "and, should that occur and should that be attempted, we will hold those to the fullest extent of the law."
But Florida statute 2004-Ch0415-Section%201051#0415.1051"415.1051 seems to contradict Felos' claim.
The statute states, "If it appears that the vulnerable adult ... is likely to incur a risk of death or serious physical injury if such person is not immediately removed from the premises, then the representative of the department shall transport or arrange for the transportation of the vulnerable adult to an appropriate medical or protective services facility in order to provide emergency protective services."
Jennifer Lima-Smith, an attorney for the DCF, reminded Greer that the agency does not need his permission in advance to act.
"The law allows the department to exercise both emergency protective services -- intervention and emergency removal -- either one or both," Lima-Smith told Greer.
The statute also appears to specifically exempt DCF from an otherwise enforceable mandate to seek Michael Schiavo's permission to remove Terri.
"If the vulnerable adult's caregiver or guardian is present, the protective investigator must seek the caregiver's or guardian's consent ... before the vulnerable adult may be removed from the premises," the law states, "unless the protective investigator suspects that the vulnerable adult's caregiver or guardian has caused the abuse, neglect, or exploitation."
The only authorization or requirement for the involvement of the courts in an emergency intervention or removal comes after DCF has taken its action. "The department shall, within 24 hours after providing or arranging for emergency removal of the vulnerable adult, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, petition the court for an order authorizing emergency protective services."
http://www.gopusa.com/news/2005/march/0324_schiavo_protectionp.shtml
I'll blame them...because they can.
If they appeal whatever this ruling is, doesn't that give them another 3 hour window?
I love your prayers. Keep 'em comin', Pegita.
I'm on site and only have a minute, but wanted to check in. Earlier, I had my fax program redial constantly. It must have been on it's thirtieth or fourtieth redial before it connected.
As with everything else, do not give up.
I think all these delays are giving people time to destroy incriminating documents too.
While all eyes are here - hear, hear!!
I just found out that my family physician sides with Michael Schiavo.
I'm finding a new doctor!!
I never want to be in a hospital under a doctor who believes life is not precious.
People - check your doctors out. Don't let them know where you're coming from so they say what they think you want to hear. Play dumb and just ask. See what they say. Ask if they think Terri is in pain - that's all it takes for them to show their colors. My doctor said Terri's brain is less than an animal's.
He's not getting my money anymore.
just heard that!
he even touched on the fact that people in communism are slaves.
I think Rush is putting forth the principle that we ARE better than the left AND that this will cause change in the future.
The left is only about present day and "me, me, me".
The right must now realize this will be a multigenerational issue. The left has no respect for motherhood or marriage.
I want to hear Rush's theories about what the left fears if Terry can live? Do they fear mothers and fathers?
AHHHH some nut seminar caller is now saying it is too intrusive on this! That is so D talking point. Where are the protests of Felos pushing the hemlock society agenda? They intruded on this family situation!
// I had the thought this afternoon that with all branches of our government being so inept and ineffective, and with the actions of the Supreme Court today, what recourse do any of us really have, save for the Lord Jesus Christ? // -- Right, me too! and I was realizing how I am hoping and praying for Jeb to step in -- how much more from now on do I want to be praying for His return. Maranatha! as never before, a heartfelt longing.
Joining you in this understanding that man fails us, but God is always faithful. Praying that we each walk closer to Him moment by moment as a result of so clearly SEEING this evil, and the need to oppose it.
Why did Jeb say our prayers and our faxes were working if he didn't intend to do something? Was it good PR?
Neat graphics, Wampus...
The world is upside down. When this is over the media will praise Greer and call him a brave person who followed the rule of war, maybe give him recognition for solving the social security problem. I don't recognize my country.
I'm sure Castro is laughing at the people who came here in leaky boats to have freedom.
// Gentle Shepherd, snatch this precious one from the encircling wolves. Pick her up and carry her to her mother, that she mightily safely rest once again in the sheep fold. May it be thus, O God, may it be thus, in the Name of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, Amen ... // -- Amen, with tears.
We have lost the War on TERROR & EVIL it was here all along.
'The eagle will fall from within'.--Now, I know what that fully means....
oh, tut . . . our hearts are breaking.
Sad to say, I agree with Rush. The judge is taking a long time so he can say he listened to the "new" evidence and didn't find it compelling....finding of fact, hence no appeal possible.
they have 30 counts of abuse in the complaint from DCF, I think it will look suspicicious if the judge rules against all that...but then again, Greer thinks he is god
Are there any Florida Freepers who can relay the message in post #1787 to the Schindlers? Please help if you can.
I interviewed my OB/GYN before going to him for the first time. I made an appointment, and offered to pay for his time. He refused, and said it was his pleasure.
My one and only question? "Do you promote or perform abortions?"
His answer was no.
He was instrumental in saving the life of my 2lb3oz, 27 week gestation son.
I love my OB.
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