Granddaughter yanks grandma's feeding tube

WorldNetDaily.com ^ | April 7, 2005 | Sarah Foster

[MACVSOG68]

The problem is that we're not hearing from them. Someone's life is on the line, and we're being told to wait for the other side to post their case. How long do we wait-until the woman is dead?

Fair question. I don't know what any of us not connected with the case could do that Ken Mullinax couldn't do especially in the court system. But I would still love to hear the other side of the issue. I know time is probably not on Magouirk's side, but still not sure what can be done through the bloggers.

Fact checking from the article for which Mullinax seems to be the only source would help. Lots of questions, few answers. If as stated she is not terminal, then what is she doing in a hospice? If as stated she has a living will, then has the hospice operator been made aware of it? If she is lucid, then has she requested food or water? Has it been refused in spite of her request? What legal steps exist in the appeals process? Those would be starters.

[agrace]

Please point out where in my post I suggested that the federal government should tell the states how to qualify their judges.

[Cboldt]

So there it is. These parties have reached an agreement on how to care for the woman. I don't hear the nephew saying that the granddaughter is going against the advice of the doctors. Seems the nephew is grasping at his 15 minutes after first agreeing to abide by the agreement between the parties.

That isn't perfectly clear either.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1379537/posts?page=207#207

Following is the email message from Mae Magouirk's nephew Ken Mullinax sent to freeper Eeevil Conservative earlier this evening [April 7, I think]. Freepers have also spoken the the attorney representing Mrs. Magouirk's family who want her fed and hydrated. Check this thread. to confirm.

- Email

Nothing is settled in this case until my Aunt Mae is given nourishment and fluids! This is far from settled and far from over. The doctors did not meet Monday...that is Bull! They finally spoke on Wednesday and again today AND STILL NOTHING IS SETTLED OR DECIDED BETWEEN THEM. Every day they vacillate, my Aunt Mae grows weaker and closer to death.

[Xenalyte]

Call Bush so he can flip-flop again on his own Texas Advance Directives Act of 1999 that he signed as governor!!

Considering the patient in question is in Georgia, not Texas, your post lacks something by way of relevance.

[Netizen]

So there it is. These parties have reached an agreement on how to care for the woman.

You are okay with two doctors going AGAINST YOUR WRITTEN WILL AND WISHES, and you call yourself a CONSERVATIVE????

[Netizen]

So one can become a probate judge in small town GA (<96k population) with a high school diploma and a 2-year county residency.

Looks like we need some freeper judges! :)

[RGSpincich]

I'd be against my meddlin' frickin nephew interferring with my wishes being carried out, too.

One thing I've learned being a conservative is just because WND says it's so, don't make it so.

[Xenalyte]

The honorific title judge probably follows a similar rationale as the one allowing auctioneers to have themselves be addressed as colonel.

That is almost - but not quite - as bad as lawyers calling themselves Esquire, and PhDs calling themselves Doctor.

MDs can call themselves Doctor if they must, but it's still a teeny bit tacky and immodest. It's far more charming to introduce yourself as just Hannah Rosenbaum and have people whisper, "Did you know she's a doctor? And so modest and sweet, too!"

[Xenalyte]

I trust your friend reported the "private duty nurse" for murder.

Because if not, she's part of the problem.

[Xenalyte]

You know what?

If someday Xena's Guy tries to murder me, and for whatever reason my parents can't save me, the government DAMN WELL BETTER STEP IN.

Government exists to do that which we cannot do for ourselves.

[agrace]

The nephew is on the side of ensuring that his aunt's wishes are carried out by adhering to her living will.

Listen to the interview he did with Glenn Beck this morning - http://www.glennbeck.com/audio/free-audio.shtml

[robertpaulsen]

I see you misunderstood. When I said I was "Terri'd out", I meant that I was tired of all the lies, propaganda, distortions, innuendos, gossip, rumor, and flat-out ignorance I saw in the posts of the Michael-is-a-monster, life-because-I-say-so, fanatics.

That fact that you continue to call the Terri Schiavo story a euthanasia case speaks to the ignorance I was talking about. It's either ignorance or a lie -- take your pick.

"Why don't you tell me/us?"

Like I said, I'm Terri'd out. But I'm still gonna read the posts. Say something outrageous on them and I'll be all over you like white on rice.

[MACVSOG68]

Please point out where in my post I suggested that the federal government should tell the states how to qualify their judges.

That statement was for the many freepers who can't wait for federal intervention, and there are many. The question as to the qualifications of the judge was raised by you (an out of state freeper) in a number of posts, and by many others. So in the interest of band width conservation, I answered everyone. If the shoe does not fit, great; my apologies.

BTW, it would appear that most Freepers here seem to have all of the legalities down pat. I'm sure they are not all qualified in the probate laws of Georgia, and even one or two may not have passed the bar.

[robertpaulsen]

"Here we go again. Another probate court judge."

I heard he's deaf AND blind!

And here's the weird part -- the judge used to play golf with a guy whose neighbor's second cousin worked with a woman who was the secretary for a guy whose sister once dated Judge Greer!

They're all in it together!

[pa mom]

My thoughts exactly. The timing is awfully convenient. I do hate to be cynical, but . . .

[pa mom]

Glenn Beck did say he was nervous putting that out there with no corroboration.

[robertpaulsen]

"who would receive whatever treatment two of the three recommended."

Two out of three? What is this, Vegas?

Nah, nah, nah. Using the Terri Schiavo case as a precedent, we need at least 17 doctors and 30+ judges. Anything less is a "rush to murder".

[Bigfitz]

Slope is long gone and we are falling FAST

[the_Watchman]

The only way to get this business in hand is to bring the JUDGE up on charges of consiracy to commit murder. Defrock nothing, these guys should be serving hard time.

[robertpaulsen]

This "story" looks as though it's going to work itself out (if you read ahead in the posts). People are already starting to backpedal.