Protests Outside Schiavo Hospice Chaotic

Stockton Record ^ | March 26, 2005 | JILL BARTON

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Well, I know Chad better than most here, so I understand his style and what he's saying when others don't.

This place has reminded me of DU lately, too, because a good share of the people here are saying things I think are irrational - probably because they're in pain. I wouldn't interpret that as some sort of forbidden criticism of FreeRepublic, though - it's just an observation of the recent climate.

I hope we don't have to apologize for our honest observations now.

[mlc9852]

Wouldn't that be "disgusted"?

[Chad Fairbanks]

I hope we don't have to apologize for our honest observations now.

Of course not. SOme posters are of the opinion that we aren't allowed to make honest observations, and if we dare to do so, we will be... dare I say it...? Crucified.

[Reddy]

"It's causing a lot of grief and questions in their own mind on whether they did the right thing,"

If they are starving their loved one to death, they are doing the wrong thing.

Reddy

[texasflower]

I really feel for Jeb and President Bush. (as I know you do)

This past year been so hard on Jeb. In addition to previous attempts to help Terri and this time, he had those devastating hurricanes to cope with.

He has done great things for that state. But just like children, these people here only care about their desires.

It's so sad.

[RadioAstronomer]

Yup. Sorry.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Pointy stick. LOL

[texasflower]

Thank you for understanding and accepting my apology.

Tammy

[ARCADIA]

What do these people who are bound and determined to have Jeb step in think would happen if he did?

1) We would be able to independently verify the facts in this case. Especially the key question: is Terry in fact in a PVS.

2) The subject of judicial and executive jurisdiction would be discussed and addressed by the legislature, restoring whatever checks and balances are deemed appropriate.

3) It may actually force the US Supreme Court to wade in on the basic issue of the case. To decide when and under which condition a citizen may be deemed to have lost the protections and rights granted to them under the law. When can someone in a PVS be treated like so much crab grass; what should the burden of proof be when making that determination; and, what methods for termination can be used that are neither cruel nor unusual.



BTW: when we put down a dog in Florida, it usually through a legal process that doesn't involve starving them over a period of weeks.

[Chad Fairbanks]

Not intentionally :)

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Never. LOL

[blu]

Hey, it sounds like a freeking circus! If there was ever any intent to let Terri die with dignity, it is futile now. I'm just waiting to see the carnies show up, selling glow sticks and bottled water. Pteh!

[monkeywrench]

Funny, but, that wouldn't be unconstitutional, either.

[FairOpinion]

"I was making it clear that you, and posters like you, are working very hard at turning this place into a conservative version of DU"

Now you are accusing ME of making threats? Go ahead and look through all of my posts.

First rule of a person in a hole: stop digging.

[RichInOC]

I wouldn't want to be the guy who had to plan a raid on that place. Getting in through that crowd, getting her, and getting away quick, clean and without harming anybody (especially her) strikes me as a daunting bill to fill. Putting it mildly.

[LoudRepublicangirl]

Sadly, I think more Americans are concerned about who will be the next American Idol than the fact that an innocent, disabled woman is being killed by court order.

You said it! I have never watched that show because I think we have too many people running around becoming celebrities as it is. We need more REAL people to admire than watching these fantasies being created before our eyes.

[planekT]

...Let's stop calling this place a hospice, which it is not....

Roach Motel for the Disabled is to good a name for it, though certainly gets a lot closer then hospice.