Posted on 03/23/2005 2:34:59 PM PST by gopwinsin04
State officials say they are considering removing Terri Schiavo from hospice, by force if necessary, despite numerous court orders upholding the removal of the artificial nutrition tube that has kept her alive for 15 years.
Lucy Hadl, secretary of the Department of Children and Families, said Wednesday morning that her staff is relying on a state law that gives the department the authority to intervene on behalf of a vulnerable adult who is 'suffering from abuse or neglect that presents a risk of death or serious physical injury.'
Hadl said that the DCF would have to file a petition in order to remove Schiavo, but that 'it doesn't mean we'd have to have judicial approval in advance of taking the action if we believed it met the threshold for doing it.'
Hadl said that seven years of court rulings backing Schiavo's husband Michael, in his contention that Terri Schiavo did not wish to be kept alive artificially would not stop the DCF from taking action.
'We're not compelled to look at prior judicial proceedings,' Hadl said.
What we are compelled to look at is the presenting circumstances and any allegiations of abuse and neglect that we have recieved. So we have to deal with those and fufill out statutory responsibility.'
(Excerpt) Read more at palmbeachpost.com ...
I got the message that "the mailbox is full".
How is it hypocrisy?
Troll.
He's gone. Probably a disruptor.
Whoa, easy there!
I'd like to see Mike Schiavo get smacked around a little...but killed?
Don't give a lot of us at FR a bad name because of your comments.
This is just too appropo...
http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/072393.php
Troll...
Sure I can.
Can you say Presidential Pardon?
Eoither Bush, Governor of President has had ample opportunity to take custody of her under a variety of legal pretexts. They have no interest in doing so, or in pardoning anyone.
They are trying to play to the right to life base while doing nothing that will offend the right to die majority and hoping they don't get cornered before she dies.
SO9
From the movie Last of the Mohicans:
British Officer (attempting to recruit a militia from a frontier village, to help the British fight the French): "You call yourself a patriot, and loyal subject to the crown?"
Nathaniel (a.k.a. Hawkeye) (taking sides with those colonials who don't want to leave their families unprotected on their frontier farms): "I don't call myself subject to much at all."
Do it Lucy! Give Terri a chance with therapy! Give a chance at LIFE. What these judges are doing is beyond cruel and inhumane. Praying for Terri.
If Bush is such a wimp, why don't you go to the hospice and challenge the police by trying to give Terri some water. Heck even kids and women have been arrested. Bush is risking a lot.
Totally out of line!
The Lord is Terri's Shepherd --- That's Relationship !!!
She shall not want --- That's Supply !!!
He maketh her to lie down in green pastures --- That's Rest !!!
He leadeth her beside the still waters --- That's Refreshment !!!
He restoreth her soul --- That's Healing !!!
He leadeth her in the paths of righteousness --- That's Guidance !!!
For His name sake --- That's Purpose !!!
Yea, though Terri walks through the valley of the shadow of death --- That's Testing !!!
She will fear no evil --- That's Protection !!!
For Thou art with her --- That's Faithfulness !!!
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort her --- That's Discipline !!!
Thou preparest a table before Terri in the presence of her enemies--- That's Hope !!!
Thou annointest her head with oil --- That's Consecration !!!
Her cup runneth over --- That's Abundance !!!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow Terri all the days of her life --- That's Blessing !!!
And she will dwell in the house of the Lord --- That's Security!!!
Forever --- That's Eternity !!!
Congressional Subpoena & President Signs Schiavo Bill --- That's Expectation !!!
Gov. Jeb Bush takes Terri into protective custody --- That's Deliverance !!!
Face it ---- The Lord is crazy about Terri !!!
Otherwise --- Why else would He continuously deliver her from
the evil hands of her attempted murderers ???
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Oh, I can't wait to see the HINO and that hospice administrator squirming before the congressional committee. Can't wait!!! Who else did they supboena (how the heck do you spell that)? I know Terri's supposed to be there but obviously she needs to recover and it will take a while. Is Judge Greer supposed to show up before this committee . . . . I hope! Those Republicans must be thoroughly PO'd and they're gonna get their pound of flesh.
Called, got recording-- "mailbox full".
clean up please
The RuleofLaw didn't matter in Florida, so why should it in Vermont or California. The slope is getting very, very slippery!
That is what they call "hitting the nail on the head".
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