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Schiavo Appeal Has Been Filed
Fox News

Posted on 03/22/2005 6:13:43 AM PST by sonsofliberty2000

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: clausvonschiavo; deathocrats; dothewillofgod; euthanasia; godhelpus; goodforgopin06; governmentinstrusion; judicaltyranny; judicialcoup; medicalmurder; meninblack; parentsrights; politcalgain; schiavo; t4; terri; terrischiavo
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To: All; ContemptofCourt; elli1

Coming at it from the angle of being a 42 year old woman who would be in Terri's situation, but for the grace of God in helping me escape my abuser, I can never accept what's being done to her. I can never accept cold blooded murder.

My elderly mother called me from Florida yesterday. She's scared, but can't afford to move.

I got a message from Cheryl Ford, RN this morning. For those who don't know, she's close to the family and keeps some of us updated on events. I've made my call, and sent my fax. I hope everyone will do the same.




MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT:

PLEASE CALL HIM NOW!

THE PRESIDENT NEEDS TO TAKE TERRI SCHINDLER - SCHIAVO INTO PROTECTIVE CUSTODY BEFORE NOON EASTERN TIME.

202-456-1414

FAX LINE 202-456-2461


161 posted on 03/22/2005 6:50:33 AM PST by BykrBayb (5 minutes of prayer for Terri, every day at 11 am EDT, until she's safe. http://www.terrisfight.org)
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To: ContemptofCourt

Only one court hears the facts of the case. The rest hear on process. I point out that we have now have had dozens people freed from death row when the facts of the case are re-heard... and found that the original findings were flawed. Whittmore had the opportunity to do a de novo review of the case, but it seems he didn't avail himself of it. So only Greer has heard the facts so far. No conspiracy needed.


162 posted on 03/22/2005 6:50:46 AM PST by ex 98C MI Dude (Proud Member of the Reagan Republicans)
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To: Mo1

"just that he could review it"

and he chose not to, thinking maybe: well, hey they recalled Congress, the President of these United States flew from Texas back to the White House and signed the bill in the middle of the night, so I could review the case de nova -- but they didn't say I HAD to! Geesh! Congress and the President indicated that they viewed this as an extraordinary situation requiring extraordinary measures . . . he treats it as business as usual, parsing legalisms . . .

He did not even extend ordinary courtesy to the efforts of the other two branches of government who acted on an emergency basis. He waited 24 hours . . . a slap in the face to the Executive and Legislative Branches.


163 posted on 03/22/2005 6:50:50 AM PST by AMDG&BVMH
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To: JCEccles
Although the federal judge was instructed by the law not to use or defer to Greer's prior determination, it appears he has done just that, commenting in his decision that the matter has already been looked at in state court.

So we have the legislative and executive branch vs. the judiciary. Should be obvious, but apparently we now defer everything to the courts so the judiciary will win. One clearly unequal branch of gov't.

164 posted on 03/22/2005 6:50:58 AM PST by Rokurota (.)
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To: areafiftyone

The problem is that both Bushs left this in the hands of the judges. In some ways that is criminal negligence. Florida had a proposal to outlaw starvation and dehydration in the absence of a living will. That would have done the trick but Jeb could not push it through. The Bushs are living the old gag about throwing a ten foot rope to a drowning person 15 feet away from the boat and saying "but I met them more than half way"


165 posted on 03/22/2005 6:51:26 AM PST by Honestfreedom
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To: Deo volente

I fear that Terri's only chances now lie with the 11th Circuit, or an executive action by the President of the United States to enforce the law that was passed just yesterday.


You mentioned something I have been hoping could be done. That is that President Bush issue an executive order to place Terri in protective custody of Governor Bush and have the feeding tube replaced. I keep praying.


166 posted on 03/22/2005 6:51:46 AM PST by seekthetruth
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To: AaronInCarolina
We have got to have a way to cut through the crap of red tape when such a systemic failure of the system occurs.

I find this interesting.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. --That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.

167 posted on 03/22/2005 6:51:59 AM PST by Frapster (Don't mind me - I'm distracted by the pretty lights.)
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To: Theodore R.

Perhaps...perhaps not. The 11th Circuit is yet to weigh in. We should keep calling, praying. God in Heaven can weigh in too.


168 posted on 03/22/2005 6:52:00 AM PST by Jeff Head (www.dragonsfuryseries.com)
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To: shield
Of course that's why the hearing was delayed. What did you think Judge Whittemore was gonna do - anger his liberal overlords? If you think that, you would have been living in a dream world.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)
169 posted on 03/22/2005 6:52:05 AM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
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To: AaronInCarolina

Yes, we are to be always opposing the evil that tempts us - by trusting that Christ has already defeated its power in our lives, but not necessarily in others lives because we can't. That wasn't the reason I commented - it was because it is always wrong to curse another, no matter how evil they are. Cursing evil is not fighting evil. Praying for those that commit evil is. And it draws us closer to the Lord. That was the purpose of my comment.


170 posted on 03/22/2005 6:52:12 AM PST by lupie
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To: areafiftyone

What gets me about this case is that NON-BLOOD family members are being the decision makers and BLOOD FAMILY is being ignored. Time to change the laws.


171 posted on 03/22/2005 6:52:15 AM PST by George from New England
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To: ContemptofCourt
Then be sure not to let your child get married and appoint his or her spouse as their health agent.

I think this whole situation points out the vulnerability to abuse that this system of letting ONE individual determine the fate of another. This has GOT to be changed in law to provide better protection for the weakest in our society who cannot speak for themselves.
172 posted on 03/22/2005 6:52:42 AM PST by AaronInCarolina
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To: JCEccles
There is a sizable contingent right here at Free Republic that wants her faithless, doublecrossing husband to have free license to kill her too.

Exactly, they call it their "libertarian" side and stress that the "government has no business in family matters." Well, when was murdering one's spouse by judicial decree a "family matter." Or they ask, "Who's gonna pay for Terri's care?" The American people as a whole are at best asleep at the switch or at worst sick themselves.

173 posted on 03/22/2005 6:52:53 AM PST by Theodore R. (Why does the GOP continue to fiddle while Terri burns?)
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To: keysguy
But no one wants to listen to common sense or a persons right to life. I just don't get it.

Corruption, vice, pride, fasle ideologies, strong delusions.

174 posted on 03/22/2005 6:53:04 AM PST by Jeff Head (www.dragonsfuryseries.com)
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To: Conservative Goddess

Your post is right about Terri's purpose in suffering, but don't make the assumption that this is Democrats v. Republicans. There are many Democrats who are pulling for Terri, and many Republicans who are rooting against her.


175 posted on 03/22/2005 6:53:40 AM PST by Ohioan from Florida (The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.- Edmund Burke)
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To: Daisy4

I'm having a hard time too, but so far I've got through to 2 of them. Keep on trying and God bless you.


176 posted on 03/22/2005 6:54:04 AM PST by Former Fetus (fetuses are 100% pro-life, they just don't vote yet!)
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To: al_again
The fact that Florida has a liberal judiciary does not make it a cesspool of hell.

No not a cesspool of hell, A PETRI DISH FROM HELL. They grow some vile crap down there.

177 posted on 03/22/2005 6:54:49 AM PST by Pit1
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To: Military family member
I just finished reading Judge Whittmore's decision. This decision is very well-researched and written—all 13 pages of it.

How could he have given any real review to the facts, in, what 12 hours?
179 posted on 03/22/2005 6:55:25 AM PST by farmer18th (Compromising with absurdity is absurdity)
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To: Theodore R.

Well, we all learned that you cannot trust polls during the election, so what makes you think that the pollsters are reliable and unbiased now?


180 posted on 03/22/2005 6:55:44 AM PST by Eva
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