Well, here are the results of the poll ya’ll lost sleep waiting for. As always keep in mind that these results aren’t scientific.
To all of you who caste your votes, thank you!
The three who voted that Michael Schiavo “is as hot and sexy as Scott Peterson” were either pulling my leg or they were serious. Well, considering all those women who are currently writing heaps of love letters to Scott Peterson in prison, nothing much surprises me anymore.
PLEASE KEEP UP WITH THE VOTING, PEOPLE!
It looks like even with a Living Will, it’s too costly or cumbersome to keep some patients alive. Dying needlessly of starvation and dehydration is not limited to the Terri Schindler case.
In a situation recalling the recent death of Terri Schiavo in Florida, an 81-year-old widow, denied nourishment and fluids for nearly two weeks, is clinging to life in a hospice in LaGrange, Ga., while her immediate family fights desperately to save her life before she dies of starvation and dehydration.
The dehydration is being done in defiance of Magouirk’s specific wishes, which she set down in a “living will,” and without agreement of her closest living next-of-kin, two siblings and a nephew: A. Byron McLeod, 64, of Anniston, Ga.; Ruth Mullinax, 74, of Birmingham, Ala.; and Ruth Mullinax’s son, Ken Mullinax.
Hat Tip: Blogs For Terri
AGE should have nothing to do with this. Regardless of whether one is as young as 1 or 110, if a patient in a hospital has expressed their wishes to live in writing and legally backed up, they should be honored their rights to live. Again, like the Terri Schindler case, Mrs. Magourik is not terminally ill, not comatose, nor is she in a PVS.
Some people think, “Oh just let her croak already – she’s 81 years old — it’s her time…..”.
Why is it that some people think that the family and friends surrounding an elderly woman or man mourn less, grieve less, or are not phased by their death because “it was their time to go” or “they’ve lived long enough”. I find people who think like this to be callous, cold, and just plain insensitive!
The death of any loved one should not be rated.
The death of any loved one should NOT be belittled or compared with the death of another.
Regardless of age, someone you love is still someone you love and someone that you will miss considerably when they’re gone. Period.
Terri Schiavo Cremated, Schindlers Denied Autopsy Reviewer
Pinellas Park, FL (LifeNews.com) — The remains of Terri Schiavo’s body were cremated on Saturday, according to an attorney for her estranged husband Michael. Meanwhile, Terri’s parents were been denied the opportunity to have an independent expert come in and examine Terri’s body or her autopsy.
Judge George Greer had issued a court order Tuesday, before Terri’s starvation death, allowing Michael to cremate her body and bury her in a secret location outside Philadelphia.
Bob and Mary Schindler said the cremation would violate Terri’s religious
beliefs and had hoped to bury Terri in Florida, where they live.
Greer sided with Michael on both requests. He required Michael to inform the Schindlers where Terri is buried, but only after the burial service is completed.
Read the rest of the story here.
I wonder if Michael Schiavo’s going to camp by her burial 24/7 to make sure her family never gets near her.
A question for you “right to die-ers” who seem to have all the ‘unbiased’ resources into the Terry Schiavo case. Let us “right to life-ers” in on your little secrets. All of our literature is either too “right-winged” or too “religious”. We want to know where all those “reliable” or “credible” sources are?
I’m wondering if this is like a special salad dressing made in a restaurant where they have this secret recipe, and you’re dying to replicate it at home, but you’ll never know the REAL ingredients.
Hey, what about “Wired News” where it states that the media denied access Schiavo DCF Records?
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Summaries of state Department of Children & Families investigations into the treatment Terri Schiavo cannot be released to the media, a judge ruled Friday.
Ruling the day after Schiavo died, Circuit Judge George Greer denied a request from the St. Petersburg Times to obtain summaries of dozens of investigations into complaints that Schiavo was being mistreated. None of the allegations were substantiated.
The death of Schiavo, 41, ended a gut-wrenching court battle between her husband, Michael Schiavo, and parents, Bob and Mary Schindler, over whether she would have wanted to live in a persistent vegetative state.
Greer ruled the records belong to DCF, and although her husband can have access to them the records cannot be distributed publicly. The agency did not want the records released, saying it would hamper an ongoing investigation.
A separate, similar motion filed by Media General, parent company of The Tampa Tribune, is scheduled for Monday.
The repeated allegations of abuse were based partly on bone scans showing Terri Schiavo suffered fractures and statements she made to family and friends that she was unhappy in her marriage. Michael Schiavo has denied harming his wife and his lawyer said bone fractures resulted from osteoporosis caused by the woman’s years of immobility and complications of her medication.
Hat Tip: Blogs for Terri
I can’t honestly say I care for someone that I don’t know. The reason why I cover the Terri Schindler case on my blog is because I’m upset over the principle of what had been going on. Many of my regular readers and those close to me know my stand on this case.
I don’t know Terri, and I can’t say that I’m going to miss her now that she’s gone. However, I feel bad for what she and her loved ones had been going through and will continue going through.
Some people may feel that the lengthy coverage in our blogs and the rampant debates on whether she was treated properly or not is cold, insensitive, and minimizing the death of another woman to gain from our own personal agendas. But once again, I never met Terri. I guess my heart is cold, but I don’t have it in me to grieve over a stranger and their tragedy. But this does not mean that I can’t feel bad for them. This also doesn’t mean that I can’t try and pry into the minds of others that feel Michael Schiavo’s hands aren’t covered with blood either.
I’m curious about why people think the way they do, and my arguing nature keeps me on this topic as there’s so much controversy surrounding this case.
I just wanted to set the record straight for some of you that throw the word “hypocrite” around at the drop of a hat.
So, if you think that you may be offended by reading yet even more information on Terri, please don’t read below this line.
One fact that I do know is that there’s hearsay on both sides.
I guess from this we can say that’s nothing’s been proven. Well, it really hasn’t. I’m a firm believer in trials for digging out THE TRUTH. Because there was no formal trial, everything’s basically in the air as to what’s the truth and what isn’t. So, all I have to go on is hearsay and my own opinions.
I would also like to point out that the “right to die-ers” and the “right to live-ers” all have one thing in common. That is, that we were both looking out for the best interests of Terri (well, hopefully all of us). It’s just that because of our backgrounds, the values we grew up on, the kind of person we are, we tend to believe one side over the other. We are all unique individuals with experiences in life that determines the way we feel about certain issues. So, if one side expresses something that hits home for them, emotionally, they will cling to that side. But the concern still exists for Terri – either way.
So, while I do come off to possibly seem arrogant at times with my emotions so strong, I do respect the opinions from the other side.
Let me just say this. I really hope I’m wrong because if I’m right, that sure was not a pretty way for Terri to die, and one rich, arrogant, malicious man is getting away with murder!
Sadly, a lot of people are very happy today.
By the way, do you have any children? How would you feel to be kept away from your own daughter dying when you knew they were the last hours of her life? Scott Peterson Michael Schiavo, the man you all so diligently support made sure that those "corrupt, law-breaking, insensitive" family members stayed away from Terri.
Now, go on. Here’s Scott Peterson’s address in prison. Get busy!
Scott Peterson’s Mailing Address @ San Quentin’s Death Row:
Scott Peterson
CDC: V72100
San Quentin State Prison
San Quentin CA 94964
A question for those in support of the “right to die” regarding Terri Schiavo: The “right to live-ers” are saying that Michael Schiavo’s lying to fulfill his own personal agendas. The “right to die-ers” are saying that Terri’s family’s lying to fulfill their own personal agendas.
What’s in it for the nurses who have publically spoke about Terri’s condition? And the 33 doctors who’s testimony wasn’t permitted in court?
I don’t know which group is worse: the Radical Conservatives or the Radical Liberals?
Looks like some people out there are a little jealous of all the attention surrounding Terri Schiavo. For this reason, I supply the following:
A padded room.
A baby bottle.
And of course one for the boys. They need it more. Mommy not only didn’t breast feed them, but often ignored their cries for attention.
And most importantly, diapers! You know how these people get during a temper tantrum. You know how panties get all knotted up in a ball from the inability to control the bladder, right? Well, these diapers will absorb the ferocious leakage and don’t knot up during their, “WAAAAA WHAT ABOUT ME” fits of spasms in response to neglect.
For the good of your of your own dental hygiene, I recommend to avoid sucking the thumb after your tantrums. That bends your teeth out of shape.
…. who are tired of hearing opinions about the Terri Schiavo case, too damn bad. If you’re too lazy to read my below disclaimer, then it is YOU that needs a tube removed!:D
Read about what’s in it for Michael Schiavo. Here are some excerpts:
The book deal: “HER BODY, MY SELF” by Michael Schiavo can be auctioned to a large group of major publishers within ten days of Terri Schiavo’s death. This can be arranged by an canny and shameless agent — and they are legion — on the basis of 12 telephone calls, a two-page outline, a ghost writer known to the New York publishing world, and a dog-and-pony show where Michael is flown to New York and trotted around to six to eight editors’ offices in a day. The bidding for this book will have a floor of two million dollars. The top offer will be in the range of three to three and a half-million for hardcover and paperback rights. Depending on the agent’s feel for the market, translation rights may be added to the mix. Film rights will be held back. After the agent’s 15% fee, Michael’s take from this will be $2,550,000, less $50,000 paid to the ghost writer.
The film and TV rights for Michael’s “story” will probably bring in another 1-3 million dollars depending on a number of factors and will, in this instance, be set in motion before the publication of the book.
Speaking fees: Michael Schiavo’s lawyer currently commands $15,000 per speaking engagement, so it is not hard to see that Michael could easily pull down $50,000 per engagement. While you probably won’t see him show up at Catholic conventions, he’s a natural Keynoter for hundreds of other groups across the country and abroad. In the first year alone he could, given a reasonable calendar, be booked for at least 50 events. His gross fees in the first year would, in that case, come to $2,500,000.
Terri Schiavo is worth six to eight million dollars to Michael Schiavo if, and only if, she’s dead. If she continues living nothing happens on the book or movie front because there’s no ending. When she dies, it is jackpot time for Michael.
hat tip: Sue Bob’s Diary
Michael Schiavo has taken steps that will prevent investigators from examining Terri Schiavo’s body for evidence of abuse after she dies – a suspicion her family has repeatedly raised as her death grows more imminent.
Schiavo’s attorney George Felos told the Washington Post on Friday that Terri will be cremated and buried in a plot owned by Michael’s family in Pennsylvania.
A 1991 bone scan performed on Terri Schiavo showed unexplained injuries to her vertebrae and legs.
Terri’s brother, Bobby Schindler, told Fox News Channel’s “Hannity & Colmes” on Thursday that a doctor has testified that she might have been strangled before she was found unconscious in her home in February 1990.
hat tip: Blogs for Terri
Yet, with life and death hanging in the balance, it is my belief that the feeding tube should be re-introduced as a lifeline for Terri Schiavo. Removing the feeding tube would essentially starve her to death.
I respect the views of those citizens and members of Congress who passionately cry out against her starvation and seek means to extend her life.
But in so doing, a consistent moral and ethical position would extend a feeding tube to ALL who are confronted with starvation – to demand public, government policy to feed the hungry. I implore them to apply this same passion for Terri Schiavo to the young infants and children dying of starvation and lack prenatal and post-natal care.
As if the circumstances surrounding Terri Schiavo could not get any
more suspicious, the Center for Reclaiming America has uncovered
evidence that Pinellas-Pasco County Circuit Judge George W. Greer
accepted a campaign contribution from the law firm of Michael Schiavo’s
attorney only one day after "Terri’s Law” was declared unconstitutional
by a Pinellas county court.This appears to establish a clear conflict of interest between Judge Greer and the best interests of Terri Schiavo.
You know, I had thought this all along. The only thing different was that I called it "bribe money" instead of "donations".
Judge
Greer has been responsible for establishing "the facts” in the case of
Terri Schiavo. Sadly, he has dismissed or ignored testimony from 33
physicians (15 neurologists) who are willing to testify that Terri is
not in a persistent vegetative state and can improve, he has refused to
allow the Florida Department of Children and Families to conduct a
criminal investigation of Michael Schiavo, he has refused to honor a
subpoena from the U.S. Congress, and he has blocked virtually all
efforts from the Schindler family to save the life of their daughter.
Well, I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again: Money Talks!
On May 7, 2004 —
only one day after the ruling — Judge Greer received a campaign gift
from the law firm of Michael Schiavo’s attorney.This was not due
to a fundraising effort, as this was the only contribution made to the
Greer campaign fund on that particular day.
Hmmm…. Talk about hidden agendas! All at the expense of Terri Schiavo!
Read the rest here.
Hat Tip: My favorite gun toting Liberal.
Terri Schiavo had a bad fight with her husband the night before she was discovered unconscious in the hallway of her St. Petersberg, Fla., home 15 years ago, and intended to seek a divorce, a close friend said Friday.
“They were talking about divorce at the time that Terri collapsed,” Jackie Rhodes told Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends.” Rhodes became a friend of Ms. Schiavo’s when they worked together at an insurance company.
On the night of their marital blow-up, Rhodes said, Terri called her about the fight.
When Michael filed a malpractice suit after Terri’s accident, Rhodes said:
“The malpractice attorney followed me down the hall at the courthouse and told me that it was important that I did not mention that they were discussing divorce during this trial, because it would impact the court’s decision.”
Is this just another one of those “lies”? Read the rest of this story here.
Several days ago one of our readers wrote the following message related to her experience caring for those classified as PVS:
I
am an RN. Several years ago, I was wrongfully fired for refusing to
remove a feeding tube from 2 patients who had been diagnosed as PVS
like Terri. Neither patient was really PVS and no appropriate testing
was done to make that determination. I witnessed how one of the
patients died. It was horrible! We won a lawsuit and then the state
supreme court overturned the jury verdict that had been in our favor. I
don’t care what the motivations of the husband or parents are in this
case. Starving and dehydrating people to death is wrong! It was
determined to be cruel and unusual punishment as a mode of execution in
capital cases. It is murder! If you have to starve & dehydrate a
person to get them to die, then you’d better ask yourself the following
question: Exactly how terminal is this person?! The answer is: They
aren’t terminal!Moments ago we received another message that provides insight into what Terri may be experiencing right now:
Terri
is suffering physical pain from being denied food and at this point she
has used up any fat stores in her body and her body is beginning to
break down muscle. Her mouth and other mucosal linings are dry and
cracking. Her skin may be breaking down in pressure sores because it is
dehydrated. She may very well be spiking a high fever from the
dehydration. If they are trying to offer her oral fluids (which
facilities sometimes do because they’re not really comfortable with the
reality of what they are doing), these fluids may be aspirated back
into her lungs due to her compromised swallowing reflex, causing a
virulent form of pneumonia called aspiration pneumonia. This, in turn,
will cause her lungs to fill up with infection and she will be unable
to breathe. She may be diaphoretic (covered with sweat) due to fever
which is further dehydrating her. Her organs are being profoundly
damaged and are starting to fail including her kidneys, heart,
circulatory and central nervous systems She may be hallucinating and
experiencing a vague sense of dread which is part of the dehydration.
When her kidneys fail, they are no longer able to remove poisons from
the body and these poisons build up. Her heart begins to fail causing a
back-up of fluids into her lungs called pulmonary edema and all of
these induced conditions finally overwhelm her and she loses
consciousness and dies. But it often takes 2-3 weeks for this to take
place.
hat tip: esoterically.net
Nice idea for a "living will". However, I’ve decided against getting a living will – especially if that means (should I ever get into Terri’s position one day) me dying from starvation and dehydration. No thank you.
And if my rejecting the slow and painful death of anyone (including myself) makes me a "a thirteen year old male plagiarizing hypocrite" , so be it. But I’ll tell ya one thing: I don’t cross-dress, I’m nearing 40 years of age, and I’ll be the first atheist religious hypocrite that ever existed in the universe.
Yes, I know the ball’s in Michael Schiavo’s court. The decision has been made, and the case is pretty much closed. But I couldn’t resist posting this: I am Brain-Damaged Too
This is true love.
it’s whether or not she has a good quality of life.
TERRY NEVER WANTED TO LIVE LIKE THIS. it’s been decided and proven in a court of law that she never wanted to live like this.
i think it’s an ethical nightmare to force someone to live in a vegetative state (which literally means her mind operates like that of a piece of celery, or a potato.)
she is a zombie, and it’s shameless the way “right to lifers” are all over this story, when it’s not even a right to life case!!!
Posted by: anti | March 23, 2005 02:55 PM
This is the problem. There’s no proof that Terri said she doesn’t want to live in “this kind of state”. If you are going strictly by the letter of the law, the letter of the law states that “hearsay” is always thrown out of court!
This garble is coming from the same “husband” who received several hundreds of thousands of dollars FOR REHABILITATION several years ago and never spent a penny on it. This is coming from the same “husband” who refused to let “certain” doctors evaluate Terri. This is also coming from the same “husband” that now has a new woman in his life, going on his second child with her AND REFUSES TO DIVORCE TERRI because if he were to, he’d lose out on the insurance money. This is coming from the same “husband” who publicly said he loves his wife and will remain with her forever no matter what.
In America, money talks. Michael Schiavo’s lawyers happen to be stronger. Shit loads of evidence proving that she’s NOT in a persistent vegetative state was NOT ADMITTED INTO COURT.
Also, how could you condone her dying of starvation rather than the lethal injection so she can go painlessly.
I’m not citing any sources here, because that’s all I’ve been doing for the last several days.
I’m in favor in Euthanasia. But this is not a Euthanasia case.
Also, I’d be curious to know what you’re answer is to this:
Denise (MiracleChild)wrote the following message in our comments section of this post:
I have a disabled daughter. At 4 months of age, a highly respected UCLA neurologist told us based on her MRI’s and his physical inspection of her that our daughter’s cerebral cortex area of her brain was hugely gone. He went on to further say that we should just try to make her as comfortable as possible, and not to invest in any therapies as they would not help. As you could imagine, this news devastated my husband and I….it did not however deter us.
While Amy (now 4) still cannot swallow her own saliva (and Terri can), through a long process we taught her to eat everything by mouth. Due to intense physical therapy and other alternative treatments, Amy is taking assisted steps and beginning to sit. We did not give up on her.
I have looked at Terri Schiavo’s videos, I have spoken via e-mail with Mr. Schindler, and I am 100% positive that Terri is no different than my daughter. Even with the many years that Terri has been left with no therapy and stimulation, there is still hope. Will she ever have full capacity, the answer is no. But I have seen the eyes of my little girl daily for 4 years and I have seen the eyes of Terri. Terri is not brain dead she is alive.
Courtesy of Blogs for Terri.
Secondly, how much about this case do you know? It’s also been proven that she’s not in a “persistent vegetative state”. She’s brain-damaged, NOT BRAIN DEAD. There’s a HUGE difference. I’ve cited the facts numerous times from reliable sources in the “Terry Schiavo” category of my blog.
I’m so sick and tired of dealing with those who get all the information from the boob tube and not knowing or even caring about the facts.
This is a case won over money; not one won over the best interests of Terri.
I received the following comment in my blog regarding Terri Schiavo from A.R.
Also, this has been called "The Fight for Terri’s Life." I think our
definition of life is severely distorted. Living involves being able to
get around on one’s own (whether in a wheelchair or walking), being
able to experience a fresh breeze on your face, watching a sunset, and
going to bed in your own home next to your loved one. What kind of life
is living in a hospital bed with a tube shoved down your throat? I
argue that that’s not life at all but merely a hollow shell that
represents the form of a beautiful person that used to be alive. Let’s
define life before we argue whether someone has one or not…
Based on this logic, this means that everyone who cannot function properly must die. For two years of my life at one point in time, I was incapacitated. Going by the above theory, I wouldn’t be alive typing this right now. What about mental patients in the psychiatric wards in hospitals? What about those in regular hospitals? What about those in ICU? If A.R.’s theory were to be enforced, there would never be a need for hospitals, right?
The facts are not debatable in this case. There is simply a division of people who know the facts VS those who are either unaware of them or whom just don’t want to be aware of them. Simple as that.
I also received a comment from Dawn Kozsey:
Re: Michael Schiavo’s Comment that he loves Terri is in total
contrast to truth and a description of love found in 1Corinthians 13:4-8Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast,
it is not proud, it is not rude,
it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails.When light is shed on the situation it is obviously clear Michael Schiavo is a liar.
Oh by the way Proverbs 6:16-19 states:
There are six things the Lord hates,
seven that are detestable to Him:
haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
hands that shed innocent blood,
a heart that devises wicked schemes,
feet that are quick to rush into evil,
a false witness who pours out lies
and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.A perfect description of Michael Schiavo!!!
Dawn, you are correct. That IS a perfect description of Michael Schiavo!
This is very, very sad.
Again, for more information on how YOU can help, please refer to Blogs for Terri.
Here’s a list of all those bloggers in support of Terri:
A Message from Blogs for Terri
Please Call Nancy Argenziano Now!
Email message from reader:
I just got a personal response from Senator Nancy Argenziano! She asked where I got the info about Terri being able to sip some water. I directed her to the nurse’s affidavit at terrisfight.org. You might want to follow up with her.
Re: Nancy Argenziano, 850-487-5017
Urgent – Since Nancy’s phones are very busy, will everyone please keep trying to get her and let her know that Terri can take-in water and has actually taken water, jello, and pudding. Please direct her to HERE on BLOGSFORTERRI since it’s easy to find that specific post here.
Please advise her that she can get more information at BlogsForTerri.com if she would please just check it out herself instead of listening to the media. We need Nancy’s help.
There’s a huge difference between being “brain damaged” and “brain dead”. For all those people in support of the tube being removed from Terri, you obviously haven’t been following this case and are unaware of the facts. You have no right to voice your opinion as firmly and definitely as you are. Ignorance in this kind of case is unacceptable!
And for all of you that think this is none of my business or anyone else’s, let me ask you this. Do you not voice your opinion whether it be written or vocal when you see something wrong in our society? If you’re going to follow the “it’s none of your business logic”, than it should apply all around — not to just Terri’s case.
But you’re right. It IS none of my business, but that doesn’t mean I cannot voice my opinion or fight for her in any way. That’s how things get changed in society. If you just sit on your bum, nothing gets done!
If you don’t have the facts, keep quiet and read.
Another thing I don’t understand is that if they’re going to “let Terri die”, why don’t they just give her a lethal injection so that she can go painlessly? Has anyone ever thought of that? If you read up on her case, it’s already been proven that Terri reacts to pain. BRAIN-DEAD people don’t do that! Those in a Persistant Vegetative State don’t do that either!
What is a Persistant Vegetative State?
The affected individual is alive but is not able to react or respond to life around him/her. Coma may occur as an expected progression or complication of an underlying illness, or as a result of an event such as head trauma.
A persistent vegetative state, which sometimes follows a coma, refers to a condition in which individuals have lost cognitive neurological function and awareness of the environment but retain noncognitive function and a preserved sleep-wake cycle.
Terri Schiavo feels pain, she smiles, she tries very hard to use her voice to communicate, she cries, and on a couple of occasions, she’s spoken. Watch the videos and see for yourself either here or here.
Many people have said this already, and I agree with it. “Prisoners on Death Row get much better treatment!” Again, I don’t believe in her being put to death, but if you’re going to do it, let her die painlessly with an injection for God sakes!
Hmm… Looks like Liberals aren’t the only ones who protest!
Thanks to the Republicans, there actually may be some hope!
Read here how you can help. Time is running out.
As we all know, mainly, it’s the Republicans who are in favor of Terri’s life. But I just read on Blogs for Terri that “there are at least six (hard-headed) Republicans” who are against the Relief Bill to save Terri’s life.
My husband and I have already written to our senate. However, I believe this is now the place to go to help Terri.
For those of you who are new to the case of Terry Schiavo, the best place to get the facts would be here!
Read here for the Lies, Myths, and Misconceptions about Terri.
.::A VERY positive update::. Bush making surprise return to Washington because of Schiavo case
I know I’ve bashed Bush quite a few times in my day, but this time, I’m very grateful for his enthusiasm regarding Terri’s precious life.
CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) — President Bush is changing his schedule to return to the White House on Sunday to be in place to sign emergency legislation that would shift the case of a brain-damaged Florida woman to federal courts, the White House said Saturday.
"Everyone recognizes that time is important here," White House press secretary Scott McClellan said.
The House and Senate hoped to act on the legislation Sunday, so Bush decided he needed to be in Washington so he could immediately sign the bill, McClellan said.
"The president intends to sign legislation as quickly as possible once it is passed," McClellan said.
During previous travels, Bush has had legislation flown to him overnight by military plane for his signature. But in this case, McClellan said that the fact that a woman’s life is at stake made it necessary for him to travel to the bill.
"Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube has been removed and we stand with … all those who are working to defend her life," he said.
A perfect friend for Scott Peterson!?
What you may not know about Michael Schiavo:
Michael Schiavo: "Terri has never spoken a word" since her collapse in 1990.
If you read the facts above, you would know that Terri has spoken on a number of occasions. Take a look at the following videos of Terri, and you’ll see that she’s not brain dead or in a PVS. Click to see for yourself.
Watching these videos should either piss you off or make you very sad.
From his interview with Larry King:
Michael Schiavo says his wife told him years ago when they were watching a television program dealing with terminal illness issues that she didn’t want to be kept alive through artificial means, and he said he wants to honor her wishes.
Hogwash! Hearsay is usually thrown out in the court of law. And how could he say such a thing. After her feeding tube was removed, she cried that she didn’t want to die! What part of "I don’t want to die" does Judge Greer not understand?
Love, a Key Factor in Life and Death decision.
Doctors are divided on whether Schiavo understands her plight, her surroundings, or knows her relatives. While even those on one side of the ledger admit she smiles and responds to greetings, at least one says he’s not sure to what she’s responding. Though all people in comas have "waking" and "sleeping" states, Schiavo’s folks think hers are more pronounced than they would be if she were truly "brain dead."
Sure, doctors are divided. One team of doctors are well, .. just doctors, and the other team of doctors are those appointed by the court. Hello? Does this not spell….
All this would be stable, but tragic, if not for this: Her husband doesn’t want to live at her side anymore. He says his wife would hate her existence – being tube-fed, bathed by others and unable to move on her own – as a cruel indignity.
Hmmm… How convenient? It’s no wonder he doesn’t want to live at her bedside anymore. He’s got one kid and another on the way with the new women he has in his life. But I quote some words that came out of his mouth: Listen up, folks!
Hmmm. How do you explain the new woman and the children?
When you love somebody, you love them even after they become disabled. If you leave someone just because they’re disabled, then you never, ever loved them before. It was just a superficial, bogus relationship to begin with. Am I not right?
Since Schiavo never left written instructions about what should happen
in the event of her incapacitation, no one knows for sure what she
would want.
Amen!
Some point out that Schiavo’s husband has both a girlfriend and a
great deal to gain – a life insurance policy that doubles in case of
accidental death.Though Schiavo’s feeding tube was due to be disconnected by court
order on Sept. 11, that decision has been stayed. Her parents have
petitioned for intervention. They want custody of her, and do not care
whether her husband divorces her. However, if her husband divorces, he
would not be the beneficiary of her insurance.
Well, well, well, … there you have it. And this explains why he persistently refuses to divorce her. You’d think he would have gotten a divorce by now — that he’s moved on with his life, has a new woman, and two children. Convenient, or shall we say, "strange", isn’t it?
And some more disturbing facts about this case:
As you know, he was interviewed some years back by Larry King. Larry King asked v-e-r-y safe questions.
Here are the questions Larry King should have asked Michael Schiavo:
- Why did Schiavo tell a medical malpractice jury in 1992 that Terri would live a normal life span? After Terri’s collapse, Schiavo sued for
medical malpractice. Under civil law, the longer Terri was expected to
live, the larger the verdict would probably be. This fact of legal life
could explain why Michael presented evidence to the malpractice jury
not only that Terri would likely live a normal life span but also that
he intended to be a good and loyal husband and care for her for the
rest of his life.- Why did Schiavo have a rehabilitation expert testify in front of the
malpractice jury to present a detailed plan of therapy for Terri?
Schiavo and his lawyer claimed that Terri is incapable of improving
physically, but during the 1992 trial, a rehabilitation plan and its
anticipated undertaking provided one of the underpinnings for the
jury’s $1.3 million award. Of that money, Schiavo received $300,000,
lawyers’ fees were paid, and about $750,000 was put in trust to pay for
Terri’s rehabilitation.- Given that the jury awarded $750,000 to be used in part for
Terri’s therapy, why hasn’t Schiavo provided any rehabilitation for her
since 1991?
When asked by King about the issue of rehab, Schiavo described some
early efforts to help Terri, such as an experimental surgery in 1990.
But he never identified when this rehab took place.Which is an important point. The only efforts ever
undertaken to improve Terri’s condition took place in 1990 and 1991.
They had ceased by the time of the malpractice trial in 1992 because
her insurance coverage had run out. Indeed, the pressing need to
restart therapy was an urgent part of the malpractice case. It could
have–and should have–paid to restart the rehabilitation that had been
abandoned due to lack of funds.
UPDATE:
A question for those in support of the "right to die" regarding
Terri Schiavo: The "right to live-ers" are saying that Michael
Schiavo’s lying to fulfill his own personal agendas. The "right to
die-ers" are saying that Terri’s family’s lying to fulfill their own
personal agendas.
What’s in it for the nurses who have publically spoke about Terri’s
condition? And the 33 doctors who’s testimony wasn’t permitted in
court?
If you don’t know the facts of this case, please refrain from commenting on this entry. Instead, please refer to my "Terri Schiavo" category for more information. I go out of my way to substantiate and back up the facts with links from external sources. Nothing written here was made up by myself.
There are two sides to every story. I’ve heard both of them. Don’t be lazy. Do your research.
People, this is not a case of Euthanasia! Let’s learn the facts!
The following excerpt and media clip was taken from Cao’s Blog.
This clip is from the ACLJ (American Center for Law and Justice) on
the Terri Schiavo case. They have lawyers lobbying on behalf of Terri
down in Florida, and so far, they have over 32,000 signatures on this
petition. The goal of over 40,000 has been reached, but if you haven’t
signed, please go there. We need more signatures. Here’s the petition.This
is not a live clip, the calls and the show are from the show recorded
March 18- so don’t call the number to get on the show! The ACLJ will be
updating their website about progress on this, so make sure you go
there and check: ACLJ.org
Click HERE to watch the video clip about Terri Schiavo’s condition.
This is just another Laci Peterson case if you ask me. Another beautiful girl with a lovely smile who has been dying at the hands of her husband.
Terri Schiavo smiles. She laughs, cries and moans. Her eyes appear to follow a balloon around the room. When a cotton swab slips into her mouth, she grimaces. Those images, from video clips on television and a Web site created by Schiavo’s family, have helped fuel the national debate over whether to remove the feeding tube that has kept the brain-damaged Pinellas County woman alive for 13 years.
To her parents, Bob and Mary Schindler, and some doctors who have observed her, those reactions show that the 39-year-old woman is aware and responding to the outside world.
But her husband, Michael, a number of doctors and courts that have heard medical testimony say she is in a persistent vegetative state. That diagnosis means means that, though awake, she is not conscious or capable of responding to others except by reflex.
By order of an appeals court, five doctors examined Schiavo in 2002. Two were chosen by the Schindlers, two by Michael Schiavo and one by the court. Three of the five, the ones chosen by Michael Schiavo and the court, said Terri Schiavo was in a persistent or permanent vegetative state.
Don’t you think it’s funny how all the evidence shows she is capable of eating, feeling, and reacting to joy and pain , yet there’s not one spec of evidence in favor of Michael Schiavo’s "belief" that she is in a persistant vegetative state.
Her doctors are there to prove it, but Michael’s lawyers are more powerful. Who’s he paying off besides his lawyer, I wonder? I even wonder if the judge is getting bribe money for this.
UPDATE: We just found out a few days ago, that Judge Greer was getting bribe money. Figures.
She was able to eat – being fed by a spoon. Vegatables or brain dead people cannot do this. Right? The only reason she’s not being spoon fed anymore is because her husband had it stopped. Evidently, Michael and his criminal legal associates have more power.
On October 2nd of 2002, Michael "petitioned the court to authorize the cremation" of Terri. Why cremation? I can think of two reasons easily:
Don’t be afraid of the facts. Don’t rely on a couple words here and there and a bunch of unsubstantiated hearsay. If you need more facts, please visit The Blogs for Terri site. This is not something that a bunch of goofy bloggers made up to get attention. All this information is backed up from reliable NEWS SOURCES.
One thing that puzzles the hell out of me is how come this has turned into such a political and religious debate? The Liberals are in favor of her death and the Republicans are fighting for her life. Gee… my husband and I are Liberals and this time, we’re actually on the Republican side, interestingly enough. But I keep wondering why there’s that political and religious split. And believe it or not, I’m agnostic too!
Weird!
Now that I’ve finally read up on this case, I believe Judge Greer’s orders (among other judges as well) to have her feeding tube removed are criminal, and Michael Schiavo, even worse. But you’d expect some ‘humanity’ from judges, no?
UPDATE: FROM: CHERYL FORD, NURSE SPOKESPERSON SCHINDLER FOUNDATION
FROM: CHERYL FORD, NURSE SPOKESPERSON SCHINDLER FOUNDATION
TERRI’S FEEDING TUBE WAS REMOVED.
WORD WAS JUST RECEIVED THAT TERRI’S PARENTS WERE ASKED TO LEAVE TERRI’S ROOM. MICHAEL SCHIAVO WAS PRESENT WHEN THE FEEDING TUBE WAS REMOVED.
JODI’S BROTHER, J. CENTONZE STEPPED OUT OF MICHAEL’S AND JODI’S HOUSE IN CLEARWATER AND TOLD REPORTER THAT TERRI’S FEEDING TUBE HAD BEEN REMOVED. REPORTED BY BAY NEWS NINE LOCAL NEWS!
SCHIAVO SAID HE ALLOWED A PRAYER SERVICE WITHOUT THE FAMILY PRESENT.
TERRI’S PARENTS WERE ASKED TO LEAVE THEIR DAUGHTER’S ROOM AT 1:45 PM ET.HER LAST INITIAL FEEDING BEGAN AT 11:00 AM ET. SHE HAD SOME NUTRITION PROVIDED BEFORE JUDGE GREER ORDERED HER FEEDING TUBE REMOVED STATED BARBARA WELLER, ATTORNEY FOR THE GIBBS FIRM.
TERRI’S PARENTS ARE VERY UPSET.
NOTE: THERE WAS NO REASON TO PULL HER TUBE AND PUT HER THROUGH PAIN AND DISCOMFORT. THEY COULD HAVE CAPPED HER FEEDING TUBE OFF AND PREVENTED THE PAIN SHE EXPERIENCED FROM HAVING A FEEDING TUBE PULLED FROM HER ABDOMEN.
THIS IS AN OUTRAGE! PEOPLE NEED TO ACT NOW.
THIS IS NO MORE HUMANE THAN WHEN THE FIRST PERSON WAS MARCHED INTO A GAS CHAMBER!
I don’t understand this. She wasn’t being kept alive by artificial means — just a feeding tube.
I saw on TV last night that there were 33 doctors who said that there was some hope for her, and that they would work on her condition to improve it.
She’s not really a vegetable either. She can smile, move her head, and follow objects with her eyes. She also never appeared to be in any pain. But by her starving to death, she will then feel pain. With that said, I don’t believe that it’s anybody’s right to make this decision for her. It disgusts me!
And what disgusts me even more is this:
Michael Schiavo intends to cremate Terri immediately upon her death. Please see THIS PAGE. The Medical Examiner must approve all such requests. If Terri is killed by Michael and “Judge” [and Jury] Greer, then everyone must contact the Medical Examiner and demand an autopsy to discover not only the immediate cause of death, but the proximate cause of death.
Even Forensic Pathologist Michael Baden publicly stated that he believes that her original injuries were consistent with strangulation.
The Medical Examiner can (and should) be subject to adverse license action by the Medical Board should he fail to exercise appropriate judgement in accordance with the state medical practice act. If the Terri dies, we must all contact him immediately and demand justice for Terri. If a crime was committed, then several people need to go to jail including those who conspired to kill her (and cover it up)… Michael Schiavo, his live-in girlfriend, “Judge” Greer, the hospice staff, the physicians and those politicians and judges who failed to act on her behalf.
Contact information:
Jon R. Thogmartin, M.D., District Chief Medical Examiner
10900 Ulmerton Rd., Largo FL 33778
Telephone #. (727) 582-6800
Fax # (727) 582-6820
mailto:wpellan@co.pinellas.fl.us
I hope we never have to use this information, but please keep it available in case the evil forces win.
Robert W. Smith MD
Can you believe this?
Another thing, what can we bloggers do? And how much control do we have over this? I would think that us little people wouldn’t have any control at all. Please advise.
UPDATE:
(Posted by Chris from “Blogs for Terri” )
TERRI IS CRYING I WANT TO LIVE..
PRESS RELEASE:
MARCH 18. 2005ATTORNEY BARBARA WELLER TOLD TERRI THAT THEY WERE GOING TO REMOVE HER FEEDING TUBE , TERRI BEGAN TO CRY AND TRIED TO SAY “I WANT TO LIVE” ATTORNEY WELLER SAID SHE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME CALMING TERRI DOWN.
WE NEED PEOPLE TO SURROUND HOSPICE IN PROTEST TO JUDGE GREER’S RULING STATING HE WILL OVER RIDE FEDERAL SUBPOENA AND WILL REMOVE TERRI’S FEEDING TUBE IMMEDIATELY.
FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT COME TO FLORIDA…PLEASE CALL YOUR SENATORS. PLEASE DO NOT STOP YOUR CALLS.
ACTION BY THE PEOPLE MUST TAKE PLACE TO SAVE TERRI FROM JUDICIAL HOMICIDE.
JUDGE GREER IS WRONG AND IS NOT LISTENING TO CONGRESS.
This just makes me sick. 
Zontar, The Fart Master
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