Posted on 05/22/2004 7:07:30 AM PDT by floriduh voter
Believers in the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence:
Where is Terri's independence?
I'm talking about her independence to learn and to be free from her lonely room.
To kick off Terri's May-June 2004 Dailies, our first article is by Deroy Murdock of Scripps Howard News Service.
Let Terri Schiavo's Parents Restore Her Dignity. May 22, 2004
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Derry Murdock
Notice that a caregiver denying visitors is considered as abuse!!! Also the bedsore is a sign of neglect, but we knew that,...the illustrious Judge Greer doesn't.
Signs and symptoms of physical abuse include but are not limited to:
* bruises, black eyes, welts, lacerations, and rope marks;
* bone fractures, broken bones, and skull fractures;
* open wounds, cuts, punctures, untreated injuries in various stages of healing;
* sprains, dislocations, and internal injuries/bleeding;
* broken eyeglasses/frames, physical signs of being subjected to punishment, and signs of being restrained;
* laboratory findings of medication overdose or under utilization of prescribed drugs;
* an elder's report of being hit, slapped, kicked, or mistreated;
* an elder's sudden change in behavior; and
* the caregiver's refusal to allow visitors to see an elder alone.
SIGNS of Neglect
* dehydration, malnutrition, untreated bed sores, and poor personal hygiene;
* unattended or untreated health problems;
* hazardous or unsafe living condition/arrangements (e.g., improper wiring, no heat, or no running water);
* unsanitary and unclean living conditions (e.g. dirt, fleas, lice on person, soiled bedding, fecal/urine smell, inadequate clothing); and
* an elder's report of being mistreated.
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This videotape is being used against the Schindlers and they're not even certain WHAT VIDEOTAPE this other charity is hawking on line. The Schindlers aren't hawking any videotapes of Terri.
It's really complicated but once I type up my notes, you'll see that's a pretty weak argument for parents to be guarded so they don't record her being responsive. That's who she is: responsive and how can HINO's attorneys go on tv and say she's brain dead when she's DEFINITELY NOT. It's preposterous and Bushnell is a lousy attorney in my opinion. She's not as articulate as Felos but this was Bushnell's Petition to Amend Visitation. Greer said why not the visitation as before the Clearwater PD investigation. Not so fast, your honor: HINO'S ATTORNEYS: DEBRA BUSHNELL AND SCOTT SWOPE (translucent lightweight in a suit).
How about freedom of religion? I would think her priest should be there.
Terri's dad has only made "pennies" which was in the form of a reimbursement and that was his testimony.
They tried to demonize Terri's dad and if Greer amends visitation as per BUSHNELL, well, there goes some more votes Greer will lose.
DEFEAT GREER PING LIST freepmail me.
Her priest can visit her on Saturday too.
Euthanasia is illegal in the State of Florida.
It was a warm afternoon and more people show up before the hearing. Terri's side of the courtroom was packed.
Inside Greer's courtroom after the hearing.
Bushnell is on the left in a blood red suit talking to the media.
I see the lady who took Toto from Dorothy. Where's a house in Kansas when you need one?
End of photos from my camera but there will be more from others.
Can't thank you enough for all you do for Terri (and us)! Sure wish I could be there but have to settle for continual praying for Terri and her family.
The following poll results may be a factor in why FL seems to rally behind Michael R. Schiavo in this tragedy.
ORLANDO, Fla. - President Bush and Sen. John Kerry are in a statistical dead heat in Florida less than six months before the presidential election, according to a new Zogby International poll.
The poll surveyed voters in 16 battleground states that have been besieged by more than $115 million of television advertisements supporting the candidates.
In Florida, 49 percent of likely voters support Kerry, 48 percent prefer Bush and 1 percent choose independent Ralph Nader, according to the poll, which has a margin of error was 3.4 percentage points.
And I can't thank free republic enough because they've given Terri a voice through us. No parents on CNN yet. You never know with these cable news channels.
Tornadic Activity.
That is most assuridly Toto's dognapper. I can smell her death mongoring from here.
Terri makes a perfect Dorothy.
Thanks for reporting that Monsignor could visit on Saturdays.
Michael killed Terri's cats.
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