Help Save Mrs. Terri Schiavo's Life

Seattle Catholic ^ | 8/20/03 | Thomas A. Droleskey

[Land of the Irish]

[Land of the Irish]

Ping

[Canticle_of_Deborah]

This case enrages me. Jeb Bush looks the other way yet calls himself a Catholic.

If the Pope can intervene in death penalty cases he certainly can do so here. There are some phone calls to be made to politicians and Bishops.

[Land of the Irish]

There are some phone calls to be made to politicians and Bishops.

We need to make them quickly, for Mrs. Schiavo's sake.

[8mmMauser]

Now I wonder of the Governor has heard of Pontius Pilate. Maybe he should refresh his knowledge on that little lesson.

If he has the power to grant stays to murderers, he must have the power to spare the execution of an innocent.

[Salvation]

Like that sad cartoon. Too true and definitely not funny.

[Land of the Irish]

john_paul_ii@vatican.va

jeb.bush@myflorida.com

[Gerish]

I have recently come to read all the facts in this case and cannot believe what is happening. Why doesn't her (sic) husband just stick in knife in her heart and get it over with?

Anyways, I also was wondering why the Bishops in Florida have not spoken out, especially in light of the fact that this woman's parents are ready, willing and able to take on the responsibility of caring for her. This is just so sick and I know I shouldn't say this, but I hope that so-called husband of hers has a lifetime of misery for letting this happen. God have mercy!

[yhwhsman]

Also jeb@jeb.org

Terri Schiavo's website has several reports you can download, as well as video you can watch to see how there is no way she is a vegetable.

The Friends of Terri website has audio files of Terri trying to speak.

Sorrow

[As you well know...]

Thanks for the ping. I have taken action.

[Litany]

e-mails sent.

[sydney smith]

Call me cynical however I'm wondering something. Of all these people sitting at their computers, judging as if they knew this case intimately, typing in their contempt at somebody they don't even know, how many would take this poor woman into their home and feed, clean, bathe, and otherwise care for her. We read about this case but only read one side, a side that is just as adept at using specific cases for ideologic ends as the opposing side. Would anyone really take this woman into their home? Or any other unfortunate? If we see multiple posts screaming "Yes, I would!", then I would also ask them if they have looked at their own family first and have they first treated their own siblings, parents, cousins, friends with charity. Or does their charity only extend to those they know only as pictures on the web. Rather than spend energy furiously typing in letters to Jeb Bush, go visit your father/mother that you haven't seen in a month. I also would add that even though this case seems obviously terrible and immoral, life is not as clear cut as the catechism. We also live in greys and other shades, and not just in black and white. I'm no moral relativist however I would warn people that that which they judge harshly in others may someday happen to them and they may wish they hadn't been so dogmatic.

[Robert Drobot]

In response to your darkside post # 12, I would ask you, what would Jesus do? Can you follow that path yourself?

[sydney smith]

I don't think it is a "darkside" post. Jesus would have us examine our own life and conscience before judging a situation we may not understand. I am not sure how saintly I am. I know I'm not a saint and not perfect. I am not judging this case.

[old and tired]

**Of all these people sitting at their computers, judging as if they knew this case intimately, typing in their contempt at somebody they don't even know, how many would take this poor woman into their home and feed, clean, bathe, and otherwise care for her. **

All that might have some relevance if her husband were actually caring for her. He is not.

What do you have against pro-lifers? Do you also drive by abortion mills and shout at the protestors to adopt a crack baby?

I think you would be surprised at the number of people praying outside abortion clinics who have actually had these women and their babies in their homes.

How many people do not know what it is like to care for a sick or dying parent? Aging parents happen in many families and the people writing letters to the bishops and politicians are not claiming to have infinite patience and resourcese. Pro-lifers do not think they are better than others, they believe they are fighting Satan himself.

Please, we are talking about a woman's life and there is no grey here. And life is as clear cut as the catechism.

[old and tired]

**This case enrages me. Jeb Bush looks the other way yet calls himself a Catholic. **

Perhaps he is merely taking his cue from his bishop. Sigh.

[Robert Drobot]

I've already put my very extensive email list to work in response to an email received this day from Terri's legal counsel - submitted below :

----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter West and Larry Cirignano, Esq."

To:
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 3:17 AM
Subject: Don't let Florida woman's husband starve her to death

Dear Friend:

A potential tragedy is unfolding in Florida at this very moment that has the potential of becoming another major advance for the culture of death. A young disabled woman is in danger of being starved to death at the request of her husband, who already is living with another woman even though he is legally married to her. He also stands to gain financially from her death. Please go to CatholicPetitions.com to see what is about to happen without your help. Here's the address: http://www.catholicpetitions.com/petitions.php?id=226

Please read about Terri Schiavo's dire situation and then sign a petition asking Gov. Jeb Bush and Florida's Attorney General to intervene in her case and not let her life be taken. Urge a full investigation be made into how Terri's brain damage occurred and how she could yet recover from it.

Terri Schiavo suffered a collapse in 1990 that deprived her of oxygen for several minutes, causing the brain damage. She receives nutrition and hydration by a feeding tube, but is receiving no other life-support measures. Her husband has petitioned Florida courts to remove her feeding tube despite clear medical evidence that Terri is able to communicate and respond to commands. Don't let that happen! Act now at:
http://www.catholicpetitions.com/petitions.php?id=226

There's more: 13 physicians say Terri can recover with proper therapy! Her husband, however, has denied her this therapy. In addition, there is medical evidence foul play may have caused her collapse and brain damage.

Terri's parents have battled for years on her behalf, but the court now has ruled in the husband's favor. An appeal is in the works, but will it come fast enough to save her? The process of starving Terri to death will begin any day -- unless you and others create such an outcry that Florida officials must stop the life-taking effort and investigate. Here again is where to act:
http://www.catholicpetitions.com/petitions.php?id=226

Fr. Peter West CatholicVote.Org
Larry Cirignano, Esq. CatholicVote.Org

P.S. Let us, who know the Lord, appeal to the Highest Authority: Ask God to protect Terri, comfort her parents and open the eyes of government officials so her life is spared and she is allowed to recover. Call for justice if there has been any wrongdoing, and pray for God to touch the hearts of His people everywhere to create a loud outcry that cannot be ignored at:
http://www.catholicpetitions.com/petitions.php?id=226

[Robert Drobot]

http://www.catholicpetitions.com/petitions.php?id=226

[sydney smith]

I am pro-life. I also don't think Roe v Wade was even constitutionally legal. However, despite what we all want to believe, life is not a mirror of the catechism. It is not black and white. Don't forget there are issues such as war. Innocent casualties. Hiroshima. Iraq. Anybody think that was or wasn't justified? Where is the outrage over that? We need to judge softly and carefully and infrquently.