Posted on 07/03/2006 4:51:05 PM PDT by Alouette
"Give me a link to it, and I'll comment on it. It's obvious that you can't be trusted to tell me the truth." For heaven's sake, do a google search for it! If you can't trust me for the truth, look it up yourself!
And what are those "medical credentials"? I couldn't find any. According to the links I read, she's not registered as an LPN or RN with the State of Florida. Her "affidavit" does not state her credentials. She never did testify in court, under oath, subject to perjury, and subject to cross examination -- as did Michael, his brother, and his brother's wife.
She's referred to as a "nurse" -- which means nothing. Whackjob Heidi Law (Ms. Jell-O) was referred to as a "nurse".
"when you haven't a clue what went on between them."
They were dating. They broke up. That makes her an ex-girlfriend. That makes her personally, not professionally, involved. Given her relationship with Michael (the monster -- how could she?), her "credentials" (whatever they are) are therefore immaterial.
One does not imply the other.
Terri was receiving rehab for almost five years. From the Wolfson Report, "On 19 July 1991 Theresa was transferred to the Sable Palms skilled care facility. Periodic neurological exams, regular and aggressive physical, occupational and speech therapy continued through 1994."
The rehab was having no effect. The rehab wasn't being provided for free. How long would you have continued it? How many tens of thousands of dollars would you have wasted?
"so stop pretending they got involved because they wanted money."
They DID want money! They wanted half of Michael's Loss of Consortium award for starters. When they didn't get it in February of 1993, four months later they (unsuccessfully) tried to have him removed as Terri's guardian.
You say it's becaused Michael discontinued her rehab -- the Wolfson report says it continued for another 18 months after the Schindlers filed their petition.
Gee, who to believe?
Nice throwaway line -- "although it had been ordered earlier". Yes, the removal of the feeding tube had been so ordered by the court. That's WHY she was transferred to the hospice. That's was made her terminal and "likely to die within six months". That's what made her eligible.
Judge Greer ordered the feeding tube removed in February, 2000. Terri was transferred to the hospice in April, 2000 to have the feeding tube removed to be allowed to die. What can't you understand about that?
That fact that Terri remained in the hospice for years was due to the Schindlers filing petition after petition and appeal after appeal.
"But 750K over the next 30 years is barely enough to cover the life of a healthy person, let alone one who needs medical care."
Well, golly gee. Maybe The Terri Schindler-Schiavo Foundation could help them out a little. Maybe the Schindlers would take the book deals Michael refused. Maybe there's a In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan Terri Schiavo made-for-TV movie possibility.
The proceeds for Terri's care, of course.
How MY mind works? Bob Schindler tried to grab half of Michael's Loss of Consortium award. Bob Schindler was the one who filed for bankruptcy just a few years before that because of some shaky investments. Bob Schindler was the one who sold Terri's donor list.
There was lots and lots of money to be had by someone as unscrupulous as Bob Swindler.
"The offer wasn't made until late in the game"
You are a piece of work. When do you think he should have made the offer -- in 1992? 1994?
Terri's wish was not Michael's call (certainly not according to Pearse). The judge legally determined that he had "clear and convincing evidence" as to Terri's wish in 2000. The Schindlers fought it. In 2001, Michael offered to give the all the money to charity if the Schindlers would get out of the way of the court order.
What are you talking about -- "late in the game"? When should Michael, no, when could Michael have made this offer any sooner than he did? I would like your answer on this.
You said, twice I believe, "he claimed no one else knew of her so-called wish when he spoke to the Guardian in 1998." That's not what the report says. The report says only Michael made the claim. That's not "Michael claimed no one else knew this". You were wrong.
"He doesn't appear nearly as biased as you claim."
Appear? Who cares? He admitted his bias to Judge Greer: "Mr. Pearse readily agreed that he has feelings and viewpoints regarding the withdrawal of feeding and hydration tubes and that he did not so advise the court prior to his appointment".
No, if I can't trust you for the truth, I'll ask where you got your information.
You wouldn't give me a link to Pearse's report, and I found out why. You weren't telling me the truth. So, no, you can't be trusted.
Now, you claim Michael said, "It's what I think Terri would want.....In my own feelings, if Terri were to wake up and see herself the way she is now, she wouldn't even want to live like that." Where did you get that?
I'll make it a little easier on you. The first part of your claim, "It's what I think Terri would want." is a lie incorrect. The testimony was actually:
Q. So when you made the decision not to treat Terri's bladder infection you, in effect, were making a decision to allow her to pass on?
MS. I was making a decision on what Terri would want.
Gee. That's not really the same, is it?
Now, all you have to do is provide me with a link, as I provided to you, that contains your claim, "In my own feelings, if Terri were to wake up and see herself the way she is now, she wouldn't even want to live like that."
Despite being shown the truth, you still stand on your initial post? Figures. Fanaticism is not deterred by the truth -- there's a higher goal!
I proved to you that most of your statements were wrong. Given all the misinformation out there, I believe you are simply repeating it either because you believe it or you want to believe it, not that you're intentionally lying. If that helps.
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