Posted on 03/29/2005 4:39:09 PM PST by Former Military Chick
Mar. 29, 2005 - First lady Laura Bush said Tuesday the government was right to have intervened in the case of Terri Schiavo, a severely brain-damaged Florida woman whose case has stirred national debate about life and death issues.
"I just feel like the federal government has to be involved," Mrs. Bush said. "It is a life issue that really does require government to be involved."
Mrs. Bush commented on the Schiavo case aboard a plane bound for Afghanistan, where she was to promote education and women's rights.
Schiavo's husband, Michael, has waged a long court battle with his parents-in-law, contending his 41-year-old wife, who has been in a persistent vegetative state since 1990, would not want to live that way. Schiavo's parents, on the other hand, have been pleading with the U.S. Congress, Florida lawmakers, federal judges and in courts in Florida to have their daughter's feeding tube reinserted.
"I am not surprised over the debate," Mrs. Bush said. "I think it's an issue that, you know, everyone is concerned about and interested in.
"I'm sorry for the family that it has to be so public. This is such a very, very difficult time for them and for everyone who watches Terri."
Mrs. Bush said she has been encouraged to hear that the case has prompted more people to inquire about living wills.
"I think that is really good," she said. "The president and I have living wills and, of course, our parents do. They wanted us always to be aware of it. I think that it is important for families to have opportunities to talk about these issues."
Jesse Jackson will always try to grab the spotlight and swoop in to be the hero. Of course, he probably didn't realize the publicity this case would generate, else he would have been there sooner. I guess he has been preoccupied with Michael's court case, and perhaps Johnny Cochran's deteriorating health.
Thank God for Laura Bush -- a voice of sanity.
I guarantee you this: With FL's inability to count votes and its penchant to snuff out life I don't give a rat's behind how warm it is down there - I don't even want to go there. Not even to Disney World. Never thought a State could live up to it's geologic shape, but FL is doing right fine over the past decade. Not to worry. San Francisco Bay represents the excretory function in a fine way, too.
I just thought you had a cold..
Well, Laura, no disprespect intended, but I didn't elect you, and quite frankly I don't care what you "feel" the government should be involved in. I didn't when Clinton was First Lady (I use that term loosely) and not with you either.
Thanks for your opinion though, Mrs. Bush.
It sorta sounded like that, huh? LOL
Jessie Jackson has brought the bully pulpit and the attention of MSM to our casue, we should be grateful for both and hope that Jessie, Laura and Jeb can change some hearts tomorrow and get Terri some water.
You act like she sits around the White House just waiting to gather reporters together to tell them her latest opinion.
If the President of the Country felt like it would have been proper to have her words known to the public on this issue, it would have happened. Fortunately he is President, and a man, and Laura makes no laws, signs no bills, so it was none of our business. When she decided to make it known, and was able, she did.
Everyone that tries to help and is on Terri's side, is somehow suspect. As if they are doing something wrong.
I.....just don't get it.
Does not mean the intervention will not occur.
He was invited by Terri's brother.
Uh, the courts are the government too. The government intervened when the courts ruled she should starve.
If the MEDIA let's it out, it could have a quick effect, possibly save Terri's life, and could have far reaching effects, as we deal with how our law is written, and used, in Florida, In the Hospice, and around the country as well.
Just what did you do, friend? You got a big mouth, but I didn't see any action from you and the millions of loud mouths that could have stormed congress and the Florida lawmakers on this issue. You idiots are quick to bad mouth the Prez and his brother for not acting. Just put the Democrats in power and see what you get, brainchild. Get real, and get a life!!! This battle has been lost for this innocent woman, because of morons like you and other Freepers who open their mouths before engaging their brains. Had a million Freepers marched in the streets in support of Terri, the outcome would be different. You couch potato badmouthers are losers from the gitgo!!! Vote Democrat, you small minded fool!!! You belong in the party of death, traitors, God haters, etc.!!! Jeb and GW will do fine without the likes of you and your small minded friends.
I take it that you had problems with the words that I posted????? Nevermind, y'all just get back to the mud bog and enjoy yourself......
(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)
Couldn't agree with you more McGavin
And STILL the AP presents the disputed items as facts.
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