"Again, it sounds just like the 1930's. Good Christian people were fed the line, "The Jews killed Jesus" and more so that they blindly allowed the Nazi's to slaughter millions.
Today, 'good Christians' swallow the lines, "the husband has the right to manage his invalid wife's care" and "people don't want to live that way." So they will allow the slaughter on millions again."
Much insight in that, Eccentric.
Did anyone here call the DCF to file an abuse complaint?
This story is unbelievable, but true. Hundreds and hundreds of people concerned about Terri have been calling the Florida Dept. for Children and Families giving details of her situation and asking them to do something.
Well, once again, Governor Jeb Bush has let Terri down. He is actually telling people NOT to call the DCF so their lines will be available for other calls! How odd that when I called yesterday the DCF counselor spent over 15 minutes asking me detailed questions about Terri and showing concern. If they were over-swamped with calls then why did this person willingly spend so much time getting information on Terri?
Folks, if any of you are thinking Gov. Bush has Terri's best interests at heart - wake up! Bush's spokeswoman said he wanted people to stop calling DCF about Terri because if we call in DCF won't be able to hear other calls "WHEN TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE."
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/florida/sfl-0325abusehotline,0,3822194.story?coll=sfla-news-florida
Protesters in Schiavo case flood Florida abuse hot line
The Associated Press
Posted March 25 2005, 8:59 PM EST
TALLAHASSEE -- Hundreds of protesters trying to keep Terri Schiavo alive are calling the Florida Department of Children & Families hot line each day, and officials are concerned they could be jamming the line for people who are trying to report abuse unrelated to the case.
``The Department of Children & Families appreciates the concern expressed in a number of heartfelt calls to the abuse hot line on behalf of Terri Schiavo's well-being. Inadvertently these callers may be putting other neglected, abused and vulnerable citizens at risk,'' said DCF spokeswoman Zoraya Suarez on Friday.
The department typically receives 1,300 calls each day, handled by 140 operators over three shifts, on days that the Schiavo case is not in the news.
The department, citing reported abuse, has filed two petitions with a Pinellas County court seeking to take emergency, temporary custody of Schiavo, who has gone without food or water since a judge ordered the removal of her feeding tube March 18. Both have been denied and are being appealed.
Gov. Jeb Bush's office also asked protesters to stop calling the line.
``We understand the strong emotions on both sides, but we would implore people to please not call the abuse hot line because it could be preventing new emergencies from being reported when time is of the essence,'' said Bush spokeswoman Alia Faraj.