"even thought there's NO written, or video taped wish on Teri's part, so LET'S JUST ERR ON THE SIDE OF DEATH."
I'm in agreement with you on this particular point, and I think it is the only point that should be considered. I have to admit that I am very ignorant to the facts of this case, so my opinion is worth very little.
I do have a question for all of you more knowledgeable freepers. What makes this tragic situation open for Federal involvement? While I personally think that the Florida Judges are not erring on the side of life, per the reason above, does the Fla. Legislators and Gov. have no recourse? What legal precedent is being set?
I err on the side of life. Well, if we can't stop Terri from being murdered, its simply a matter of time before the moral disintegration of our society is realized. When no one is safe, don't be surprised if we all end up living in a "Clockwork Orange" world.
(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".) I truly thought Conservatives were against an intrusive government, yet we see people here not only welcoming it, but demanding it. I'm sure that those who want it both ways to suit their opinion will not understand my confusion.
"even thought there's NO written, or video taped wish on Teri's part, so LET'S JUST ERR ON THE SIDE OF DEATH."
I'm in agreement with you on this particular point, and I think it is the only point that should be considered.
Close as they can get with guards on duty.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1365786/posts Posted on 03/18/2005 5:55:38 PM EST by spycatcher
A mentally disabled woman whose court ordered starvation-execution began Friday attempted to contradict her estranged husband's claim that she wants to die hours before her feeding tube was disconnected, an eyewitness is claiming.
Barbara Weller, an attorney for Terri Schiavo's parents, told reporters Friday afternoon that during her visit earlier in the day she told Ms. Schiavo:
"Terri, if you would just say, 'I want to live,' - all of this will be over."
According to pro-life activist Randall Terry, who recounted the scene to radio host Sean Hannity, Schiavo tried desperately to repeat Weller's words.
"'I waaaaannt . . .' Schiavo allegedly said, in a prolonged yell that had police stationed nearby running into her hospice room.
"She just started yelling, 'I waaaannt, I waaaannt,'" Terry said, according to Weller's account.
At that point police ejected Weller, he said.