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I've really tried not to think about this case too much, because it is painful. This set of pictures is compelling, until you notice that they are from 2002. What is her condition today, 3/5/2005? Neil Boortz had quite a rant going for the "other side" on his Friday program. Boortz stated that she was not responsive, that the allegations of abuse by the husband had been investigated and dismissed, that her condition was brought on by an eating disorder, and that her husband was "not "trying to kill her 'for the money' - because the money has been used up." Neil painted Terri's husband a hero for continuing to stick around and fight for Terri's "right to die."

If she is indeed still as responsive as shown in these photos, what prevents her from taking in at least liquid nourishment? I remember Karen Ann Quinlan almost 30 years ago... When they removed Karen Ann's breathing tubes, remarkably she lived on several more years anyway. I worked with mentally retarded adults for 25 years, and her ability to respond to commands to focus would indicate at least a very "profound" functioning level. Perhaps when they remove the feeding tube, they should try getting her to take a bottle. If she choked, it would at least be a quicker death than starving over days/weeks. People typically would die of dehydration in a matter of days. Starvation if someone were still getting liquid could take weeks.

"What is her condition today, 3/5/2005?":

Attorney David Gibbs visited Terri last night (2/24/05) with the dad, Bob Schindler. Cheryl Ford wrote the following:

Terri goes Goo~Goo eyes over Attorney Gibbs

By Cheryl Ford RN
February 25, 2005
Last night at hospice Terri's father, Robert Schindler and Attorney Gibbs visited with Terri. Mr. Schindler was the first to enter Terri's room, approaching Terri on her right. As always, Terri was delighted to see her Dad until Mr. Schindler announced that Mr. Gibbs was with him.
Mr. Gibbs moved closer to Terri's left greeting her with, "Hello Terri."
Terri, hearing Mr. Gibb's deep voice immediately turned to her left to look at him. Terri's Dad stated that once she eyed Mr. Gibbs that was the end of his visit with her because she was no longer interested in anything he had to say to her..."she was goo-goo eyes over Attorney Gibbs."
Mr. Schindler then exclaimed, "Terri, Terri, look at me. I've come here to see you as well and now you cannot take your eyes off of Attorney Gibbs, what am I chopped liver?" Terri responded with laughter to her father's comment but her eyes remained focused on Mr. Gibbs.
Bob said,"Well, Cheryl that's the last time I will be taking Mr. Gibbs along with me since my daughter did not hear anything I had to say once he had her attention."

Bob Schindler confirmed to me, and then retold this account at the Schindlers 2/28/05 Jacksonville, FL press conference.

With all the media present, no one called him a liar or expressed disbelief.

There are no more photos or videos because her HINO has prohibited any more photos or videos being taken.
Her parents have asked for swallowing test and to be allowed to attempt and feed her by mouth. All of these efforts have been stricken down b the judge. At the last attempt to starve her to death, her priest was threatened with jail time if he offered her a wafer for communion.
Your points make good sense, unfortunately the folks who are bent on killing her prevent any alternative measures to save her life or tests or pictures to show her responsiveness to date.

If she is indeed still as responsive as shown in these photos, what prevents her from taking in at least liquid nourishment?

What prevents her from doing so are the orders from the husband apparently that she not be given anything by mouth. He is afraid that it will be obvious to all that she can swallow and does not need the feeding tube.

It has been noted by nursing staff I believe that she has been seen to swallow. But since she cannot raise the cup or spoon to her own mouth, she depends on others to do it, but this is not allowed.

More of the inhumanity of judge Greer...When the feeding tube was removed in 2003, Terri's brother and sister showed up at the hospice with baby food, or pudding. They were thrown out. The judge said that the law has destined that this woman is going to DIE....which is the real point. He showed his true colors in this judgement.

This is not about Terri being kept alive on "tubes"...it is about wanting to kill the disabled. Many people do not feel that they should be kept alive, under any circumstances, because, they don't have a "good quality of life".

This is another example of judicial activism. A very dangerous example. He must be stopped. Any way he can. Terri must NOT die.