Find out the TRUTH about Terris Fight for life

Amazon.com:Review ^ | April 22, 2006 | Debra M. Ferguson

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I purchased this book last year, and found it to be one of the best references for facts in Terri Schiavo's case. Reading this book is like sitting down with Cheryl and Jan, and listening/watching them present the actual evidence and truth about so many things that the mainstream "pro euthanasia" media has refused to tell. You will see the actual hospital documents, police reports, and so much more.

I will warn you though, that once you learn about the judicial misconduct, FL laws broken, the details of Michaels malpractice case,(money was paid under the claim that Terri had a heart attack brought on by potassium imbalance that was undetected. The autopsy confirmed this assumption was bogus, and that Terri never had a heart attack brought on by anything. The news however, is consistently reporting to this day that the autopsy confirmed the heart attack! There is a lot more about the autopsy that has never been reported. The geniuses reported that the autopsy proves Terri was not strangled, however, it only proves that 15 years later, there is no sign of soft tissue damage - nor would there be if someone was strangled that long ago!) Reporters should be charged with a misleading the public charge for purposely reporting assumptions as truth. And why is it that all the TV stations do not disclose that Terris records were SEALED by Judge Greer?

No one reports on the bone scan that indicated a tremendous force hit her, as well as the multiple fractures and other damage. ****HBO Autopsy Dr. Himself, Mr Baden, had commented on the bone scan before Terris death, and suggested there may have been foul play.*** There is so much corruption involved in Terris case, Pro death judges making their political position the law, instead of obeying the law and keeping their opinions out of it! Greer sealed her case, so why isnt any anchors asking about that? Why were Michaels prescribed anti depressant bottles witnessed by the police the night of the "Incident" taken as evidence? Why were Terris friends and family not questioned regarding Michaels attitude, or any marital problems? The first report on what happened at the Schiavo residence, was titled a homicide. Why was it changed? What happened to the woodwards and Bernsteins in our country? Now each network or cable news feeds off the other, like vultures. They report the same story over and over, from reuters or the like, and rarely ever investigate it themselves. Newspapers follow suit. If someone investigated the five different interviews that Schiavo has given to the media and police reports, Michael Schiavo might very well be behind bars, in the cell next to Scott Peterson.

There is actually v ery little difference between the two, the more you learn about what may very well have happened that night to Terry. Yet strangely, Matt Lauer and Larry King, and all the other news media does not bring up these questions, or question Michael why in the 7 years after Terris "incident" did he never ever tell a soul about Terris wishes that for seven years he supposedly denied? No media outlet reported on the testimony that Schiavo told other people that he had no idea what Terri would have wanted, as they had never spoken of something like that happening in any context. The only time Michael did come out with this revelation was after he asked his girlfriend to marry him, and all of a sudden there was a rush to get rid of Terri and whooops, there it is, a million dollar inheritance!

If someone is in a position to gain something from another persons death, they should not be the guardian of that person. PERIOD. For all the sappy journalists that report that Michael became a nurse to take care of Terry, the truth is that he did not really "care" for Terry. He bossed around nurses, on a Schiavo power trip but he didnt take care of Terri. Did anyone report on the testimony of nurses that said that Terri would be visibly shaken after his visits, and afraid, crying, etc? Did they report that there were nurses that made entries in Terris medical file about things Michael said or did, or how Terri responded, and Michael would see to it that they were removed?

I could go on and on! If you care about the truth, learn more about this case, not just what you hear your TV anchor saying. We all owe that to Terri, because at the very least, what happened to her will affect all of the laws regarding other disabled people like her.

Of course the "Pro Death" movement hates this book, which is why I see some entries in the reviews desperately trying to persuade others to pass it up. They dont want you to see it, which is why you need to see it. Cheryl, who is by the way, a registered nurse gave up her life on the West coast as a consultant to the Schindlers during the fight for Terris life. She was on the inside, aware of all of the facts regarding Terris injuries, her marriage, the inconsistent interviews, Testimonies regarding the night of Terris "incident", and so much more. Ford and Craddock do the legwork in reading all of the court documents, and bring out the parts that others left buried. Cheryl also led thousands of Terris supporters, that grew once the videos were released. Here michael and Judge Greer were talking of Terri as if she were in a coma, as if she were sleeping and not responsive at all. Greer and Schiavo were furious that the videos were released to the public. That now there was proof that Terri was aware, and did respond to family, dr's questions, and requests, could track things with her eyes. Another fallacy of the autopsy was that Terri could not see. False. It was stated that to be sure that Terri could or could not see, a doctor would have to do just what the videos did. They would have to examine her and see how much she was able to see - and any moron could tell that Terri could see to some extent after recognizing family, and following baloons and lights she was requested to follow. The fight4terri group worked 24/7 through internet emails, faxes, phone calls, letters, protests, to reach those with the power to save Terris life.

Anyone upset about the facts in this book, is really angry that the truth is coming out in it. when the truth comes out, the advocates for people like Terri have their agendas pushed back once again. If people like Terri and others with Alzheimers and brain damage, chronic disease, etc are looked at as liabilities within the health system rather than human beings who still have worth, who still have hope, and who still have a right to live with simple food and water. Terri, was not on any machines as was reported on many programs, she was not weak, my Lord, she lasted 14 days without one drop of water. Many of us who are healthy would not last one quarter of that time.

Without this book, you will be missing a great deal of the story on Terris life, the autopsy, as well as what really happened before, during, and after Terri was injured. The book is well written and what really went on in Terri's life will keep you glued to the pages. I am purchasing additional books for lawmakers in hopes of changing our country's guardianship laws. I would encourage everyone who reads it to do the same, if you want to stop seeing other innocent people like Terri sentenced to death. There are many more than Terri, every day, who die silently, with no one to speak for them. The hospice agenda of starving patients has gone out of control. Terri and others like her, are dying painful, horrible deaths, in rooms far away from Katie Courick, Matt Lauer or Larry King. They are dying with nurses and doctors standing by, ignoring the oath they took not to harm their patients. These are people who never agreed to such torture, and pain. People being starved, guilty of being disabled, and needing someone to bring the food and water to their mouth, to a straw or to a longer straw going into the stomach if their swallowing is affected. there is no difference. The Judge in Terris case (Greer) didnt mandate that she only have the tube taken out, he mandated that even if Terri could eat or drink sustenance by mouth, it would not be offered to her, by his decree. He made sure that police would be there to see that no one allowed Terri to even attempt to eat or drink on her own, regardless of testimony from numerous nurses that she could and did indeed eat on their shifts, jello, pudding and other soft or liquid foods. Instead, given that testimony from multiple sources, Greer made sure that no tests would be done on Terri to confirm whether or not she could eat by mouth! He mandated that Terri do nothing less than DIE. We dont starve murderers, it would be too cruel a death. However, for those with disabilities who can not speak, they are the ones who are forced to suffer that fate, by a Judge who never ever went to see Terri once in all the years that her case was in the courts. Bottom line, we need laws that insure food and water be given to any person without a clear written and signed directive. We need to make sure that men who move on and take another family do not get to decide whether hat happens to the woman they left behind. Every womens group that turned a deaf ear to Terri, should be totally ashamed. ACLU as well. The same Judge that was appointed to watch over Terris medical funds to make sure they were there for her, should not have been able to allow her husband to take them, and buy an expensive lawyer that he could not afford on his own with her medical care money! You will see the judicial misconduct in this case and it will make you scream! If the world knew what was in this book before Terri died, she would be alive right now! My gratitude to Ford and Craddock for such an excellent and much needed book.

Mrs. Debra Ferguson Disability Rights Advocate, SC

[T'wit]

No, I hadn’t seen that, but noticed the news story somewhere — probably in Drudge. Will check it out.

[floriduh voter]

Some pro-life candidates say “Let the courts decide to murder innocent people.”

[floriduh voter]

Child death by starvation on soy diet:

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8P102RO0&show_article=1

[BykrBayb]

So, disabled people don’t have the same constitutional rights the rest of us have, and that’s not a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act? Where do they find these amoral morons?

[Sun]

Thanks for the Hunter ping. Very interesting.

[8mmMauser]

Now, this should prove interesting, World Net Daily's Joseph Farah's new book on what is happening to the media is getting good reviews and Terri's story is a part of the topic.

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Joseph Farah's "Stop The Presses! The Inside Story of the New Media Revolution" gets a unanimous 5-star rating from Amazon reviewers in its first month in release.

One reviewer called the book, "Knock your socks off reading."

"This should be required reading for all journalism students, professors, writers, editors and anyone interested in being more informed about the direction media is taking," the reviewer wrote. "It is a must read."

Another wrote: "I appreciated reading the behind-the-scenes accounts and how the mainstream (or 'lamestream') media have been swayed by pressure groups of all kinds. When one fully understands why the press was created in the first place, as a check and balance for all three branches of government, not as a pawn for what government wants people to believe, it clarifies for the reader why the 'New Media' is critical for the health of our country. This book contains the truth about the Clinton administration, Google, Matt Drudge and many other fascinating pieces of information. A must-read for every American!"

"Joseph Farah's latest book is the first history of the New Media Revolution to be written by an insider, one truly present at the creation," wrote another. "With 30 years of traditional newspapering under his belt, Farah launched WorldNetDaily into cyberspace 10 years ago from his bedroom computer and the rest, as you will discover in the pages of 'Stop the Presses!' MADE history. Farah takes us along on his journey as he and a few other intrepid souls set out into uncharted territory to slay giants. And slay them they did ... eventually. Although WND is now the largest independent newssite in the world, its success has been hard fought, and all the battles are recounted here. Farah reveals how he ended up on Clinton's enemies list, was targeted by the IRS, may have tipped the scales against Al Gore in 2000 and much, much more. It's all here – the story behind the stories – of Vince Foster, Walter Cronkite, Terry Schiavo, Google, Michael Moore, Harriet Miers, CNN, Jane Fonda – WND was on the front lines, leading the charge, taking no prisoners. Those too young to remember what the world was like before WND, Matt Drudge, and others dared to take on the media monolith should read 'Stop the Presses!' to gain an appreciation of what an awesome accomplishment these pioneers achieved. Those of us who do remember will read it with gratitude."................................................................

Farah's 'Stop The Presses!' gets 5 stars Amazon reviews unanimous about this 'must read'

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For the last two years we have been told by various people of varied esteem that we should shrug off Terri's Legacy as not really that important, that most have forgotten it, and it has little effect. But fallout continues from the debate of days ago and Terri's Legacy persists in dividing candidates into images of who they really are.

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May 6

The Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, N.Y., on the Republican Party:

It's interesting, alone, that the site for the first presidential debate among Republican contenders was California and the Reagan Library.

After all, California hasn't voted for a Republican candidate for president since 1988. But just maybe the 10 declared GOP candidates were trying to send a message: The Western spirit, distinguished for being pioneering and popularized in the late 20th century by Ronald Reagan, a celebrated Californian, is alive.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, a former actor, like Reagan, is certainly a pioneer. And also like Reagan, the idol of most Republicans, he too won keys to the governor's mansion in California, a state that is solidly Democratic.

But a big difference for many of the Republicans in the 2008 presidential field, is that, unlike Reagan, who was an ideological conservative, the leading contenders lean more to the center. ...

Romney, McCain and Giuliani all strayed from GOP support for interceding in the widely publicized case of Terri Schiavo, a brain-damaged Florida woman. And Giuliani went so far as to endorse a woman's right to make a decision on whether to have an abortion.

These three GOP candidates are certainly blazing new trails, but it's unlikely that they're ones that would please the Gipper.

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On the Net:

http://www.democratandchronicle.com

Editorial Roundup

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[8mmMauser]

From the echo chambers of NPR out of the patented dead air no conservative could hope to duplicate comes this analysis of the debates and Duncan Hunter on Terri.

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Praising with faint damns...

When National Conventions Were Actually Relevant

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[8mmMauser]

This is from NRO. I am not sure where David is coming Frum.

But as much as I blame the candidates, I have to blame the party too. Have Republicans absorbed how much trouble their party is in? To the (limited) extent that we do, we tend to to attribute everything to Iraq — as if Katrina, the Schiavo affair, corruption in Congress, and the intensifying irrelevance of our domestic-policy agenda did not exist. And so we demand from our candidates ever more fervent declarations of fealty to an ideology that interests an ever dwindling proportion of the public.

The Party and the Candidates

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[8mmMauser]

Moving on...

It's disappointing that former state Sen. Nancy Argenziano's legislative obituary, as chronicled in newspapers around the state recently, was highlighted by the manure she once sent a lobbyist. That now infamous bow-topped, 25-pound box of cow dung is part of the Florida Legislature's lore, as well as the Argenziano legend in Tallahassee, and her delivering it might best capture, for better or worse, the colorful Dunnellon Republican's brash, blunt-spoken and often combative soul.

~Snip~

She battled phone companies and voted against record-setting rate hikes, and opposed efforts to shift funds for Alzheimer's care and prescription drugs for the elderly; she was critical of Gov. Jeb Bush's privatization efforts and successfully fought for a law that requires greater legislative oversight of such contracts; she helped defeat the state's attempt to interfere in the Terri Schiavo controversy; she joined a handful of GOP senators in torpedoing two of Bush's key education initiatives, vouchers and repealing the classroom-size amendment.

A rebel, with causes, moves on

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Wagglebee thread on Mitt Romney...

Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says he's getting tired of the questions about his shift a few years ago from supporting to opposing abortion. In a television interview last night, he said he wouldn't be barraged with so many questions if he had switched from pro-life to pro-abortion.

The comments came during a Monday night interview on the Fox News Channel program "Hannity and Colmes."

Romney has frequently explained how he became pro-life a few years ago after having to deal with the issue of embryonic stem cell research as governor -- after campaigning as a pro-abortion candidate on previous occasions.

Mitt Romney: No One Would Care If I Went From Pro-Life to Pro-Abortion

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[T'wit]

WND did a good job on the Terri Schiavo story. One can get that in Diana Lynne’s book. The rest of this review seems a bit overdone for my tastes. I’d like to know what the book is about, not who Mr. Farah is. If the book is about Mr. Farah, I’ll just wish him well and skip the book, thank you.

[T'wit]

He’s from Canada and after reading the whole column, I’m not sure what he’s thinking or what he wants. My best guess — it is no better than a guess — is that Frum, too, would have sided with Michael Schiavo murdering his wife. I hear no hint of a kinder view here. Repeat, that’s a guess. This column was a waste of space. That’s not a guess.

[T'wit]

>> In a television interview last night, he said he wouldn't be barraged with so many questions if he had switched from pro-life to pro-abortion.

V-e-r-y perceptive! I'm beginning to believe that Mitt's conversion was for real. Which is what I'd like to believe for anyone, even politicians.

[8mmMauser]

What I am not yet able to reconcile is how he is pro-life and was not for rescuing the innocent life of Terri. I would like to think one who buys pro-life buys the whole package, not just one selection. It is sort of like pregnancy, a person being just a little pregnant.

[T'wit]

>> Romney, McCain and Giuliani all strayed from GOP support for interceding in the widely publicized case of Terri Schiavo

Ahem. The Democrats supported it too.

The problem is that both parties were playing politics instead of speaking out for human rights and Constitutional principles. Instead of thinking, instead of believing, instead of acting for what is morally right, they heed shabby polls and unremarkable election returns.

[T'wit]

>> What I am not yet able to reconcile is how he is pro-life and was not for rescuing the innocent life of Terri.

Felos addressed that himself, saying that yes, we believe in life, but we believe in liberty too, your honor, blah blah. In other words, Terri had the right to kill herself if Felos, Bushnell, Greer et al. could write a convincing suicide note for her.

It sounds good to the feeble-minded. Politicians generally qualify.

[wagglebee]

I'm beginning to believe that Mitt's conversion was for real.

There are two MAJOR problems with that:

1. He signed a healthcare plan AFTER his "conversion" which mandated taxpayer funded abortion.
2. He said that the court-ordered murder of Terri was acceptable.

It seems to me that many of these "newly converted" seem to have been well-prepared by their advisors how to handle abortion questions, but they seem dumfounded when asked about Terri. It's almost as if they think saying they oppose abortion is enough, they don't understand that being pro-life means supporting the right to life of everyone from the moment of conception through to the moment of natural death.

[T'wit]

I welcome your two major corrections in case anyone is contemplating voting for Mitt, which I certainly wasn’t :-) Nevertheless — and despite almost all evidence — politicians are human too, and it would be nice to suppose that every once in a long while, they do something because it is right and not because it is political. In the instance, Mitt has a point that this change is anything but politically popular, so you have to wonder if he didn’t switch for good reasons.

[wagglebee]

In the instance, Mitt has a point that this change is anything but politically popular,

That depends on what you are running for. In Mitt's case, to get the GOP presidential nomination, it is an absolute must.