I sent another note to B McCabe regarding the rally. I urge all to do so that could not be at the rally.
mailto:berniemccabe@fdle.state.fl.us I sent the following -
Dear Mr. McCabe;
I followed the rally for Terri Schiavo closely, though I am not from Florida. I would venture to say there are hundreds more like me. There were three television stations and another news outlet present. Excellent coverage for any event, much less an event in which the rights of one individual have been denied.
Forida, with you as its representative, continues to condone a severely disabled woman's confinement to hospice without the treatment and therapy available to all disabled individuals. To be housed in a hospice without being terminally ill is a gross aberration of her rights as an individual.
As Ms. Schiavo cannot maintain her rights, it is incumbent on you to protect them. Thus far, the state of Florida has protected only the rights of those who can vocalize.
I cannot imagine the logic behind your inaction. However, be assured that interest in this case has only escalated. The committment of American citizens to Ms. Schiavo's rights as a severely disabled individual who has been obscenely denied basic treatment and therapy is growing.
Please consider a course of action which ensures that Ms. Schiavo has immediate access to treatment and therapy provided by law in every state of the union, including Florida. Access which has been criminally denied.
Excellent letter, a5478! I'll be composing my own shortly. Yours is positively encouraging to those of us fighting for Terri! Thank you for your inspiration!