[soccermom]

"Read his report for yourself. Nowhere does he say that. So stop with the gossip, once and for all." Thanks for the link! This report actually makes Pearson appear far more even-handed than you claim. As for the guardian's assertion, read the bottom of page 12. He notes there is no corroborative evidence of Schiavo's claim and that he was the only witness to make such a claim. Just because he doesn't explicitly state, "I asked Michael and he said blah, blah.." in his report doesn't mean he didn't say it. He couldn't just declare there was no one to corroborate, he asked! What I do find interesting is that, contrary to your claim, he DOES note that the Schindlers would have a financial interest if Terri were placed in their custody. He also concludes by noting that, should there be clear and convincing evidence of Terri's wish, she should have her tube removed. He doesn't appear nearly as biased as you claim. Not, that I would accuse you of gossip or anything!

[robertpaulsen]

"Just because he doesn't explicitly state, "I asked Michael and he said blah, blah.."

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".