Don't Delay, Tom. Stop corrupt judges from robbing and killing innocent Americans.
Posted on 04/03/2005 5:19:05 PM PDT by floriduh voter
Freeper friends, Terri's Memorial Service is this coming Tuesday night in Gulfport, Florida. Please check and see if www.baynews9.com will carry it on the internet.
I'm still sad and in disbelief that the rescue fell apart. It was on it's way. We were waiting there for ambulances but instead two Sheriff's cruisers arrived.
There's much work to do. There are many work groups here carrying on for Terri.
The April Daily Thread as before will be a meeting place, a news digest and even in the midst of sorrow, a place to make friends.
I want to thank everyone who did everything humanly possible for Terri and her family. Terri's safe now from a room with the blinds closed, strange people and armed guards. She'd still be here if it wasn't for judicial despots who it appears have never read the Declaration of Independence or the U.S. or Florida Constitution.
Freepers, Republicans and Democrats alike voted against Terri or didn't do enough to save her from Judge Greer.
I'd like to thank Ralph Nader, David Boies, Joe Lieberman and Wesley Smith, Phd, author of Forced Exit.
I have disdain for the Naughty Nine Republicans in the Florida Senate who vote "No" which barred Terri from legislative relief. The GOP House Members who voted "No" on Terri, shame on them too.
WHAT EXACTLY IS THE AGENDA AND WHO IS IN CHARGE? I'm afraid that Judge George Greer is in charge - of everything.
PLEASE HELP FLORIDA... CALL YOUR SENATORS AND CONGRESSMEN/WOMEN.
HELP US. We feel stranded by tyranny today, but Florida is ripe for change. We will demand it together as Americans.
Thanks, FV
Sorry for the error earlier, Pollywog.
Thanks to Starwise, here's the correct link:
http://www.stopactivistjudges.org
PhilDragoo wrote:
Rick Santorum went to the Hospice to give support to the Schindlers. Jeb Bush did not. ""
I think Sen Rick Santorum is a good man, like Rep Tom Delay. Santorum is looking into the dangers of vaccines too. We need to support him, just like we are supporting Delay. I'm going to send him an email or a fax and tell him how much it meant, that he showed up at the Hospice.
He's been on the IMUS show on MSNBC. IMUS can be crude but he definitely has a heart. IMUS supported Terri and is trying to help those with Autism.
I am legally a California resident, but I live in Maryland. (Can I borrow your Republican senator for a while?) I'm never sure whether it is worth the effort to send a letter to my senators (esp. Babs Boxer); do you think I should try anyway? Is it worth the stamp and envelope?
LauraJean wrote: Thank you for this news. I am glad one person is away from the evil grasp of the death lovers.""
I'm so happy to hear the news too. Hopefully she will get the care she needs to restore and hydrate her. Her newphew is so grateful to those who worked so hard to remove her from the hospice of death. Terri woke some of America up to what is being done all over this country. However, it's very difficult for our minds to process the reality of it.
::Still shaking my head and crying in dis-belief over the nightmare::
I think we're all, for the most part, still in shock over the horror that took place in the country we love so much. I talked for hours to a friend of mine last night. She said she will never be the same again, after seeing how a Judge could have so much power, over the President, Congress and the Gov of Florida.
I even got more of a shock, as I spent most of this past week in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) at a local hospital. Every nurse I spoke to about Terri, was a supporter of Michael Schiavo. They knew nothing of all the background info we know here. They weren't interested in hearing about it either. I'm even more scared, knowing that those nurses in ICU, who are treating the very critically ill, are supporters of Judge Greer/Felos/Schiavo.
Scoop's article about what happened the night of Terri's injury is a must reading for all. I plan to ask Scoop for permission to fax it to Rep Tom Delay.
I'm still sickened by the obvious silence of the so called Women's groups. I always knew they were phony, but their NON support of Terri, completely proves it now. I wonder how they will feel, when they get their pompus heads out of the sand, and realize they supported an abusive husband.
The guru, or founder, of Planned Parenthood, Margaret Sanger would be proud to see just how far her movement has come. She had no use for *Useless Eaters*. Abortion, in my opinion, was never just about eliminating little unborn babies. They are using the same stinking double talk they used with abortion. The word Fetus in Latin means - little one. Most do not know that. Well, I do and everytime they call a baby a fetus, I know they are really saying a *little one*. (sorry for the ramble)
Don't Delay, Tom. Stop corrupt judges from robbing and killing innocent Americans.
Oh, I'd vote for Delay but I didn't think he had presidential aspirations. Maybe that's why the dems have targeted him now to demonize him before 08?
just try this way: www.stopjudicialactivists.org if the clicking url doesn't work. I signed up for their e-newsletter. They need us to show support for their efforts.
I shook Santorum's hand at the Vigil. I won't EVER shake JEB's hand.
maybe the site's been hacked or they got a lot of traffic because c-span replayed their Thursday meeting on Saturday c-span. More than freepers are ticked off at the judicial depots imo.
Ted O. was Solicitor General. I don't know who took his place. Terri got a purple heart from a Vietnam Vet who wrote in his letter to the family: "Terri is a hero and a victim of domestic terrorism." (sourced news from Tampa Tribune - pls don't censor my post, mods.)
I have called Tom Delay to ask him to fight judicial tyranny, but will do so again and thank him for fighting for us, as he is one of the few with the courage to fight the good fight.
Tom Delay: Phone #202-225-5951
Tom Delay: Fax #202-225-5241
unless someone is stupid enough to put in a living will that they want to die a gruesome painful death. they are just plain stupid and are engaging in assisted suicide.
stopactivistjudges.org just worked for me, too!
Thanx.
stopactivistjudges.org is back up!
Help us end judicial tyranny!
If you e-mail AND call, you can be even more effective.
If you call your U.S. Senators, tell them you want them to vote to end a filibuster by a simple majority as the Constitution requires.
Should the Senate fail to conform to the Constitution's rule of a simple majority, a minority of 40 liberal Senators can use the filibuster to force their agenda on every American. Get your friends to call.
The NEW toll-free number is 1-877-762-8762! If that's busy, you can call this toll number (202-224-3121) or
your U.S. senators at their individual numbers (or contact them by FAX).
Ask to speak with your Senator. When finished leaving your message, call your other Senator.
====> BUT if you don't have much time, and want to end the filibusters for judicial nominees, click here:
http://www.capwiz.com/nrlc/issues/alert/?alertid=7354231&type=TA
There is a formula, and I THINK it goes like this:
If you e-mail, it counts it as 10 voters.
If you call, it counts it as 50 voters.
If you write a letter, it counts it as 100 voters.
If you go in person, it counts it as 500 voters.
And here's a tip from Maine-iac?
"However, if mailing, mail direct to your senator in your state - not DC, as the mail getting to them there, because of the continued screening (anthrax) takes up to 2 months (!) to get through. Also, they pay more attention getting mail at their home office, they know it's from the people that vote for them."
Thanx Maine-ia? :).
UNBELIEVABLE
"I found out last night that Bishop Robert Lynch will transfer the priest who allowed Terri's funeral Mass to be held in his church to another church. Fr. William Swengross of Most Holy Name of Jesus is being punished by Lynch because he showed support for Terri's family.
The day after Terri's funeral Mass, Fr. Swengross was told that he will be transferred to another church many miles away from the heart of the diocese. The normal time period for a pastor to remain in a parish is 6 years. Fr. Swengross has been at his current parish for 3 years.
Bishop Lynch warned all the priests and employees of his diocese that if they show any support for Terri and her family, they will be held accountable.
Lynch is known for his vindictiveness against priests who he feels are a threat to him.
Bishop Lynch also wrote a letter of complaint to the bishop in charge of Brothers Paul and Hillary of the Franciascan Brothers of Peace (St. Paul, MN) complaining that he wanted the Franciscan Brothers out of his diocese."
I wonder if contacting those over him would help.
Most Reverend Gabriel Montalvo Apostolic Pro Nuncio
3339 Massachusetts Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20008-3687
Tel. 1-202-333-7121
FAX: 1-202-338-4036
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger
Prefect, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
00120 Vatican City State, Europe
cdf@cfaith.va
Giovanni Battista Cardinal Re
Prefect, Congregation for Bishops
Apostolic Palace
00120 Vatican City State, Europe
Bishop Lynch was absent for Holy Week & Easter from his Diocese which is in violation of canon law 395. Lynch was visiting Sumatra during Holy Week.
Can. 395 §1. Even if a diocesan bishop has a coadjutor or auxiliary, he is bound by the law of personal residence in the diocese.
§2. Apart from ad limina visits, councils, synods of bishops, conferences of bishops which he must attend, or some other duty legitimately entrusted to him, he can be absent from his diocese for a reasonable cause but not beyond a month, whether continuous or interrupted, and provided that he makes provision so that the diocese will suffer no detriment from his absence.
§3. He is not to be absent from the diocese on Christmas, during Holy Week, and on Easter, Pentecost, and the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, except for a grave and urgent cause.
Code of Cannon Law:
http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P1E.HTM
Bishop Lynch in Sumatra:
http://www.thefloridacatholic.org/articles/050401/050401-stp-lynch-earthquake.htm
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,152865,00.html
This is a partial transcript from "Hannity & Colmes," April 7, 2005, that has been edited for clarity.
SEAN HANNITY, CO-HOST: Terri Schiavo's family lost their long battle to keep Terri alive. But the battle with her husband, Michael Schiavo, is all but over.
Joining us now with an exclusive television interview, their first since Terri's tragic death, is Terri's brother, Bobby Schindler, and her sister, Suzanne Vitadamo.
Guys, once again, I just want to send my condolences to you, guys and your mom and dad. I've gotten to you and your family and I'm very sorry, as you know, that you all went through this.
Let's go back to the day that Terri died. Both of you were with her up until about 10 minutes before she died. I want to first address this idea that she was peaceful, that this was a calm and a gentle death, as Michael's attorney, Mr. Felos, said. Is that the case? Is that true?
BOBBY SCHINDLER, TERRI SCHIAVO'S BROTHER: Absolutely not, Mr. Hannity. You I don't want to get too graphic. But what my sister and I saw was absolutely horrific.
For any family to have to experience what our family experienced the last two weeks, and particularly the last 72 hours was just barbaric. This whole death with dignity is an absolute lie. To see my sister suffering the way she was suffering before she died, is — I'm telling you, it's something I will never forget. And it's an image that will last with me forever.
HANNITY: Suzanne, I mean, you were with your sister. I mean, he said peaceful, calm, gentle and I've heard from Brother Paul and others that she was literally gasping and struggling and in pain. What did you see?
SUZANNE VITADAMO, TERRI SCHIAVO'S SISTER: That's pretty accurate. I mean, she was gasping. It was awful. She looked absolutely horrific. It was very difficult to be in the room with her. She looked like death. It was just awful.
HANNITY: Let me ask both of you this. Now, this — you guys have not spoken publicly about this. But you wanted to stay in the room with your sister because you knew that the hour of her death was now near, because she had entered this final stage, and it was apparent and obvious to the people working in the hospice. You guys knew that.
In this final 10-minute period, you wanted to be in the room, and Michael would not let you be there. I want to hear from both of you what happened. Suzanne, let me start with you.
VITADAMO: That's right. You know, they ushered us out of her room 10 minutes before she died. And we — in the hallway we got into a discussion with the policemen that took us out of the room. And we asked him to please let us stay in; we knew she was close to death. We didn't mind — we begged him, even if Michael was in the room, please allow us to be with her at her time of death.
And we said it would be peaceful. We don't mind if he is in the room, as well. And they actually — they ushered us off the property. According to Michael Schiavo we were not allowed in the room with her. It was very, very difficult.
ALAN COLMES, CO-HOST: It's Alan. Thank you both very much for coming back on the show. And to pick up on what we were just talking about, you know what they are saying on the other side is that, you know, in the interest of peace, and to make it as peaceful in that room as possible, that's why it was decided that you were asked to leave at that point. Is that not an accurate reflection of what happened?
SCHINDLER: I disagree with that. This whole thing was staged. I believe it was two or three days prior to my sister passing away. There was already an obituary that was written. CBS report — "CBS news" reported this. And it came out portraying Michael Schiavo as a loving caring husband, being there at the last moment, cradling his wife.
So the minute they threw us out of the room, we knew it was happening. And that's why we were begging the police officer to please allow us back in the room so we could be with Terri. We didn't care if Michael was there.
And they told us that Michael Schiavo does not want you in the room, any family in the room, and they ushered us out of the building. It was absolutely disgraceful for us not to be allowed in there, and it was all staged so Michael could tell the media that he was there cradling his wife when she expired. And we're just awfully upset about this.
COLMES: So if there's any kind of a struggle between you and anybody else there, that totally made up?
SCHINDLER: There was a discussion. I became very upset with the police officer, because they were telling us that we could not be in the room with Terri when she was close to death.
And I asked the police officer — I told the police officer, "I know what's going on here. They're staging this. And I don't care about all of that. I just want to be in the room with my sister when she passes away."
VITADAMO: Mr. Colmes, I can tell you that Terri would have wanted her family by her side upon her death. I can tell you that.
COLMES: That would have included Michael, too, I guess?
VITADAMO: Maybe it would. But, you know, she definitely would have wanted us there, too.
SCHINDLER: We were...
COLMES: Go ahead.
SCHINDLER: The last hours of Terri's death, we were treated horribly. In fact, once Terri passed away and our family was told that we can go back in the room and be with her, after she had died.
There was three police officers in the room with us, would not leave the room. And we were told that they were ordered to be in the room with us, at which point my father became very upset, asking for five minutes of privacy, and the policemen refused to leave the room. I believe they were scared that we were going to take pictures of Terri after she had died, which again was absolutely disgraceful.
HANNITY: All right. We've got a lot more questions to ask when we get back, and some of the unanswered questions about the case. We'll continue with our interview — exclusive interview with Bobby and Suzanne, coming up right after the break.
COLMES: All right. Bobby, let me go to you on this. An aid to Senator Mel Martinez from Florida, Brian Darling acknowledged writing a memo saying Terri's case was good for the Republican Party and Tom DeLay said he told the Family Research Council that God brought to us this tragedy.
Does it disturb you at all that a political party would try to take advantage of this or try to gain anything because of what you've gone through?
SCHINDLER: Well, you know, I don't know, Alan. You know, what I saw in Washington when I was there, I saw people working very hard. They seemed very genuine and authentic that they wanted to help my sister.
They were very concerned that Terri was not being afforded the same rights as a common criminal or someone that was on death row. And from the people I worked with — even — I met Mr. Darling, and he was exceptionally genuine, was working very hard, and I was received so well. And I believe it was in their best interests and in their hearts that they wanted to do something to help Terri.
COLMES: Suzanne, let me go to you on this, because it was described as a great political issue in that memo. Do you see it that way? And do you think that a political party — do you see them as trying to get advantage on this politically?
VITADAMO: Of course, I don't. I actually admire them for taking the initiative and stepping in where you have a disabled person whose — you know, these supposed wishes, there's a point of contention there. And, you know, she obviously was — had a court ordered starvation, very inhumane. And I admire them for stepping in and taking action.
COLMES: What do you — Bobby, what do you want to see Congress do now? Do you want to see legislation — do you want to see them now, after all this has happened, do something as a result of what you've gone through? What do you want to see them do?
SCHINDLER: Yes. I mean, this type of thing can never happen again. What our family went through. Terri is a disabled person. Her wishes were hearsay evidence. They killed her on wishes that nobody knew whether they were said or not.
And I think it's important that we do something to prevent something like this from ever happening again. We are starving to death human beings with disabilities, and I think it's absolutely appalling and something has to be done to change the laws to make it as difficult as possible to kill somebody, you know, that's simply disabled.
HANNITY: Suzanne, there were issues remaining. I know the family didn't want cremation of your sister. It happened anyway. Michael went against your wishes. There was talk that he wouldn't tell you where the remains of the ashes were to be put. Is there any — has that issue been resolved?
VITADAMO: No, it hasn't. We have yet to hear anything regarding a memorial that he had planned for Terri that I think we were supposed to be notified about or where her ashes are being laid to rest. So we have not heard from him at all.
HANNITY: Both of you give me some quick answers to some questions, because I never saw a case where there were so many unresolved issues. You still both don't know why she collapsed, correct?
SCHINDLER: That's correct. To this day we still don't know.
HANNITY: You both don't — you both don't know why — whether she was bulimic or not, in spite of all of the press reports, but you say that was not true, correct?
SCHINDLER: There was never any medical evidence at all that supported the fact that Terri was bulimic. It was something that — you know, it's still being reported on today, and it's just simply not true. We still to this day do not know what caused Terri to collapse.
HANNITY: And there were never any cardiac enzymes indicating a heart attack has been reported. Is that correct?
VITADAMO: That's correct. There was never — go ahead. She had no damage around the heart. Her enzymes were not elevated, and in the medical records, it does not say that she had a heart attack.
HANNITY: Bobby, we both know that the issue of these broken bones has never been answered on this bone scan. And the radiologist has said a broken femur, broken back, broken vertebrae, broken knees and broken ankles. And that has never been resolved, correct?
SCHINDLER: Absolutely correct. We still don't know what caused those broken bones. And what's interesting, Mr. Hannity, if you look back on Michael's testimony and some of the interviews that he's done, he has three different versions, maybe more, of what happened the night Terri collapsed which is extremely suspect.
So we just don't know what happened to her the night — you know, the night she collapsed. We still don't know.
HANNITY: Where do we go from here, I guess, is the big question. I mean, your sister now is gone. These questions remain in your mind. It's unresolved. I know you both have spent 15 years trying to save your sister's life. I have to imagine this is hard for you. Are you going to try and pursue answers to the questions that I'm raising here, and what do you plan to do?
VITADAMO: Well, you know, right now, Mr. Hannity, we're really still in a grieving mode. We haven't even thought that far ahead. It's hard to say.
I can tell you, though, that what we have thought about is taking action and doing what we can as a family using the resources and abilities that we have now to stop this from happening to disabled people and to families like what happened with Terri.
COLMES: We thank you — we thank you both very much for being on the show tonight.
Michael continues his cruelty toward Terri's family. It seems Michael is not happy, unless he is making people's lives miserable.
And Terri had to suffer so much. I will NEVER forget that both of the Bush brothers could have saved her with their executive powers, but did not.
Republicans, if you want to save your party, use tough love, and when you get a solicitation from them for money, tell them you will not contribute to them, until they stop supporting pro-death politicians, like the Republican senators in Florida, and the dishonorable Judge Greer, and also, they must stop supporting weenies.
Republicans, you can also call the Republican National phone # at: 202-865-8500, and Floridians can call the Florida Republican Party at 850-222-7920 to tell them how you feel.
There's plenty of time to straighten out the Republican Party before the 2008 election. Pro-life folks won't forget, and will vote third party, rather than vote for a weenie, like Bush or Bill Frist, and then we will have another Clinton in the White House. Is that what you want, Republicans?
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday. Remember to drop by: www.stopjudicialactivists.org. I'm on their e-newsletter. Gotta love Texans!
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