Posted on 03/23/2005 8:07:00 PM PST by sonsofliberty2000
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) A lawyer for Terri Schiavo's parents says an appeal to try to keep the brain-damaged woman alive has been filed with the U.S. Supreme Court.
Thanks for note. It has been an interesting experience for me. I sometimes wish Unitarian churches were not so Commie. If they were not, I would be tempted to attend them just to annoy a certain poster. And so it goes.
I am not "blaming" Jeb Bush -- that's why I added the last statement, that I know he is doing everything possible.
But I just don't understand that you can pardon a guilty person, but a judge can condemn an innocent one to death and you can't.
I'm not a lawyer, but I would imagine that is up to a judge's discretion. If someone isn't satisfied, I believe they have the option to appeal. I haven't followed the legal history of this case, so I have only a sketchy idea of what has been done in that regard.
MS has no right being her guardian - a true conflict of interest - yet he is guardian. A unbiased judge would not have continue along this path.
I don't know if his guardianship has been credibly challenged, or if it can be under Florida law - but I agree that it should be, and if the law doesn't allow for that, that is something that should be changed.
'Night, pnsn.
That doesn't make sense to me, either, but that's apparently the way it is.
This case has really highlighted how the law can fail a helpless, innocent person.
I'm wondering if either of you know why the Schindlers have not had their causes of action tried as of yet. Why didn't they push for trial when injunctive relief was denied? Were the original pleadings geared only toward injunctive relief without including a plea for declaratory judgment and damages?
I am just so mad and sick about all of this. Am now listening to that horrible Estrich woman yet again.
I cannot believe our country has come to this. Coulter was right today......our Republicans won't "move" in and do what they should do to save Terri.
I could post a lame comment about "what a shame" it all is. But I can't do it.
A woman's life is on the line now. She will die.
The trial will proceed in regular order until such time as Terri has an unfortunate death, and the matter is rendered moot.
I see you agree with my opinion about the evident malpractice here.
Trial lawyers love drama - too bad the Schindlers never hired a real one.
Well,I am afraid of that too but go to the thread
"State could rescue SChiavo despite court denial,DFC"
Sorry can't link. But there is a very good article by World Net Daily,and they quote theDFC lady from this afternoon, and she says she is not bound by any previous court proceedings.
A very good read.1st official I've heard that is standing up to that creepy judge.
Independent Women's Forum Says Michael Schiavo Has No Business Being Terri's Guardian
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050323/dcw055_4.html
WASHINGTON, March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independent Women's Forum is shocked and bewildered that the Florida court system continues to allow Michael Schiavo, husband of Terri, to remain her guardian.
"We are appalled that the Florida courts have not removed Mr. Schiavo as Terri's guardian," says Nancy Pfotenhauer, President of the Independent Women's Forum. "There is an inherent conflict between the interests of Mr. Schiavo, his live-in girlfriend, his children with this woman, and the needs of his wife. Given this conflict of interest, it shocks the conscience that Mr. Schiavo still controls whether Terri lives or dies."
"All organizations that claim to speak for women should be outraged at this injustice. Effectively, Terri is being sentenced to an early grave because her husband would prefer her death to a divorce," Pfotenhauer continued.
"Why is there no outcry from so-called women's organizations about Terri's rights? Where is N.O.W, the Feminist Majority, the National Council of Women's Organizations and the National Women's Law Center in defending her?" Pfotenhauer added.
The Independent Women's Forum, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization. IWF provides a voice for women who believe in individual freedom and personal responsibility and who embrace common sense over divisive ideology. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.iwf.org.
Whatever gave you that idea? :)
This thread. I skimmed it to see who was reading last night's posts. :)
The injunctive relief asked for was to reattach the tube (and remove her from hospice). If that ruling isn't turned around - so water/food can start again -- trial would be futile, because it (with appeals) would last longer than Terri would.
Because she is SAINT from GOD, this is why they don't want us to see her.
Our strength comes from God. Understand?
Absolutely. HE gives us His strength - to do His will. We need to step out in faith - with His strength. We do have power against evil - He gives us this power. If not - evil will rule us. We are His ambassadors here on earth. Either we have faith in Him while we carry out His will or we sit back and get into the deeper mess and are useless.
Jeb is in the position to do something. With power, comes opportunity. Much given, much expected. Perhaps Jeb was raised up for such a time as this.
Totally agree...As to what Jeb must do, that is between him, his conscience and God. I have not said anything about the republicans or never said I didn't respect Jeb.
I don't hold anyone accountable for anything - they don't answer to me - we are all accountable to Our Maker.
Sorry you had to waste your time arguing with those who want to destroy life. What do they care about..Thou shalt not kill. No need to throw pearls before swine. If someone doesn't know taking a life is wrong - no amount of pursuasion will change them. That's a deep problem they have from within.
Good night, soul seeker!
Wasn't that something? Sean should just stick to radio, and stop trying to be a legal knucklehead.
But with the holiday coming the delays are a bit longer if you look at the statute.
Someone else said that she would be moved to another county facility and the petition would be filed in a different court.
That lady did not sound intimidated in the least though.
Yes but the tube could have been ordered attached after trial on the merits. Right now, Terry is being denied a feeding tube based only on a perceived lack of probable success on the merits, but not upon an adjudication upon trial of the merits themselves.
It's a bit like claiming, in 1995, that the Packers would not appear in two Superbowls in '96 and '97.
It bugs the heck out of me that Greer's preliminary rulings are causing her death.
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