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
http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/images/columnists/deroymurdock.jpg
Derry Murdock
I wanted to say "the look of life vs. the look of death," but, you're right, it's more difficult to put into words than that.
When I look at the pics of the Bush appointees, the word "clean," jumps to mind.
Oh, I caught that, for sure!
:oD
It sounds like you're starting to get a bit burned out, sweetheart. You probably need some sleep, and some time, maybe an hour everyday, for yourself. You must let your brains get a break, however small. The relentless grind is grinding you up.
Hand it over to God for an hour every day, so you won't crash and burn. I have a lot of experience with exhaustion, so I'm not telling you anything I haven't told myself.
(((FV)))<-- cyber hug
http://www.wroctv.com/news/story.asp?id=13768&r=l
Wanted to make sure I did that, before I shut off the computer.
No wonder. You have done so much to help Terri. You've made a difference in many ways, and it hasn't been easy.
ACLU - March for Women's DEATH. Abortion causes breast cancer - http://www.abortionbreastcancer.com - and they want to kill Terri Schiavo. End times alert.
Scary, isn't it?!!!!
Live or Let Die - Read the article - Very interesting! Maybe we should do a mass mailing to all Centers for Independent Living. I wonder if there's a master list somewhere.
God bless you, FReeper pal. Don't be weary in well doing . . . or something like that. But I agree with the other FReeper who said you need to take time for yourself and your family. May the Good Lord strengthen, bless, lead and guide you always. In Jesus' precious Name. Amen.
Live Or Let Die
http://www.wroctv.com/news/story.asp?id=13768&r=l
(WROC-TV) -- Rochester, New York
6/4/2004
(Dave McKinley, WROC-TV)You could now say there's an official Rochester connection to the national debate over supporting life by artificial means, and who should say whether or not to let someone die.
Terri Schindler Schiavo survives by artificial means in a Florida hospital. Hers was the headline grabbing case where Governor Jeb Bush intervened to keep her husband from pulling the plug.
On Friday Rochester's Center for Independent Living made its feelings known, with help from a special guest. "That green ribbon will stay there until; Terri's right to life, and right to live, has been affirmed."
They chose green to signify life. Some of these folks, with a host of disabilities, say if their families had given up on them, they wouldn't be here to enjoy a splendid spring day
"We can only characterize what's going on in Florida as willful murder."
Arriving from Corning to join in Friday's ceremony, was retried school teacher Mike Tammaro, who also happens to be Terri Schindler Schiavo's uncle.
"It did touch me , it made me very excited and very pleased that they chose to do this."
For 14 years, ever since his niece mysteriously slipped into a coma from which she's partially recovered, Mike's been suspicious of her husband's efforts to end life support and his ongoing efforts to keep her family at bay, and block them from trying any means to bring about a fuller recovery.
"I believe there's an ulterior motive there. I don't think he wants her to ever be able to speak again. I think he might be afraid of what she might say. She might talk about how she got in that condition and how he might be somewhat responsible for it."
He admits that's speculation, but it's certain, he gained some allies today in Rochester.
"..We are doing the right thing here...Terry Schindler Shiavo is entitled to live...taking that life away, is wrong."
Terri's husband has barred her family from even visiting Terri since March 25th.
Hi, tut -- reminds me of the song "These are the days of Elijah". I will try to get words for you. It's like being the canary, too, knowing something is dark, evil, and bad wrong -- while others are singing their happy little songs and oblivious to the danger.
Thanks always for your work, fv, and for keeping us informed.
midday prayer bump for Terri and all.
But, it's Greer and that means "anything goes".
http://www.tampatrib.com/News/columns/MGBQ5PEY2VD.html
Lawyer Relies On Anonymity To Defeat Greer
RICK BARRY Published: Jun 6, 2004
CLEARWATER - We're going to hear a lot more about this one. Jan Govan, an invisible man in local civic and legal circles, is running against George Greer, a respected, well-known circuit judge with a dozen years on the bench.
Ordinarily, lawyers don't mess with sitting judges, kind of a professional courtesy - and they might have to appear before them some day. If you do challenge one, the saying goes, you better win.
True, Greer drew the short straw when the Schiavo case came up, but after a dozen opportunities to bail on that case, he has never done so, despite vicious personal attacks from the unwashed and uninformed, saving colleagues from a thankless task.
That alone should merit a campaign windfall from other judges.
Govan won't discuss why he's running, except to ramble on about giving voters a true choice, ``and isn't that really what our brave men and women are fighting and dying for in Iraq?''
Huh?
But it may be noteworthy that Govan plunked down his $5,330 filing fee to oppose Greer the day after the judge rejected his request to reconsider denying him $55,000 more in legal fees in a probate case Govan lost spectacularly.
Then Govan asked that a new judge be appointed because of the obvious conflict of interest. Greer stepped down Tuesday.
Greer had ruled such fees could only be awarded if the lawyer's performance clearly benefited the estate. This was not the case.
Govan, citing ethical constraints, would not discuss the case; neither would Greer. Govan's client, a painter, could have settled early and earned a share of the $300,000 his friend Peter Wejanowski left him as his estate's representative. Instead, with Govan at the helm, he sailed on to trial.
A little background: Three years ago, Wejanowski, 60, killed his longtime live-in girlfriend, Karen Stacy, 41. He shot her three times in the head and once in the abdomen. Any one of the wounds would have been fatal. He took his own life several hours later.
Her family sued the estate for wrongful death. According to their lawyer, Alan Gross, Govan offered a variety of defenses including one arguing it was Stacy who attacked Wejanowski, and his client merely acted in self-defense. This theory was floated even though Wejanowski left not one but seven suicide notes, some noting how sorry he was for what he had done, Gross said.
How Much?
The jury quickly found for Stacy's family, $3.58 million worth - more than Gross asked for. ``If there was ever a case I couldn't lose, this was it,'' Gross said.
For his efforts, Greer ruled that Govan could keep a $5,250 fee, but not another $55,000. Govan was not pleased, Gross said.
Govan graduated from Stetson law school. He did not serve in the military, has never been active in politics, in civic or social groups or charities. He is married, has two sons and says raising them has been his singular priority.
He mentioned he is a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Clearwater. So, incidentally, was Greer, until he found his rulings in Schiavo condemned in the pages of the Florida Baptist newspaper.
This contest would barely be worth a footnote were it not for the scores of national Web sites and right-to-life organizations that demonize Greer.
A couple endorse Govan, the anybody-but-Greer candidate. Govan said he has never spoken out for Schiavo or any other public cause - but said he welcomes any well-meaning support.
FLORIDUH VOTER SAYS: More than a couple endorse Govan and the above is a hit piece likely assembled in part by Mel Sembler a big wig in Pinellas GOP politics. Sembler was Greer's campaign manager when he ran for County Commissioner.
I'm kind of glad that Jan Govan's not one of the boys. He's independent and that's good for us. Stay tuned.
Defeat Greer Ping list. As promised, sourced news. See #496. It's easily recognizable as a hit piece. FV
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If Greer's wife works for the newspaper, they need to butt out. No way can they be unbiased.
"Jan Govan, invisible man in local civic and legal circles" -- VS -- "George Greer, respected, well-known circuit judge with a dozen years on the bench"
Staying tuned. Thanks for posting that. Is it raining down there?
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