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February 28, 2005

BlogsforTerri Tampa Tribune Advertisement

Thanks to My View of the World and Crystal Clear for digitizing our advertisement that appeared in the Tampa Tribune. And, thanks most especially to all who worked so hard publicizing the effort and giving sacrificially. This could not have... [more]

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Terri Schiavo's parents ask judge to let her divorce her husband

Terri Schiavo's parents asked a judge Monday to allow the severely brain-damaged woman to divorce her husband, accusing him of adultery and not acting in his wife's best interests. It was one of a flurry of 15 motions filed by... [more]

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Please Email Amnesty International On Behalf Of Terri Schindler-Schiavo

Please send an email to Amnesty International on behalf of Terri Schindler-Schiavo and ask for their intervention in saving this woman from a death by torture.

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Legalized Murder Looms in Florida

Unless Florida courts or the U.S. Supreme Court reverse themselves, Michael Schiavo will be allowed to kill his wife, Terri, and do it in the most horrific way.... [more]

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Petition Seeks Impeachment Of Schiavo Judge George Greer

A call and petition seeking the impeachment of the Judge George Greer, who ordered the withholding of food and water from Terri Schiavo, is now online.... [more]

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BlogsForTerri Prepares For USA Today Ad

Blogs are encouraged to help get the word out. Pledges are requested immediately in order to be prepared for the placement of the ad next Tuesday for the Friday, March 15, just three days before Judge Greer has scheduled Terri's execution to begin.

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Disability advocates are shocked that the latest ruling in the Schiavo case orders the time and date of her execution. The ruling has chilling implications for Terri Schiavo and many other people with disabilities.

n a shocking move, Judge George Greer ordered court-appointed guardian Michael Schiavo to begin starving and dehydrating Terri Schiavo on March 18, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. "This is not simply a court order removing a judicial stay and allowing the guardian to proceed as he sees fit,

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Jacksonville Justice Coalition Initiates Emergency Schiavo Petition, click on link below

the Justice Coalition is launching this EMERGENCY PETITION to rally grassroots support to save Terri’s life and affirm the value of life for all Americans.

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February 27, 2005

Bloggers Best for Terri #2

This is the second edition of Bloggers Best for Terri, thank you for everyone sending in your posts and helping to get the word out about Terri Schiavo. The efforts all of you are taking is working. The Florida DCF... [more]

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Five Minute Video of Terri Schiavo shows interaction between mother and daughter

the family of Terri Schindler Schiavo disclosed a videotape made in violation of a court order they said disproves her husband's contention that she is in a "persistent vegetative state," as is required by Florida law to end her life.

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Help Terri Schiavo

The story of Terri Schiavo, a Florida woman who suffered brain damage in 1990, has been sensationalized following the efforts of her husband to end her life by starving her to death. Unfortunately, many well-intentioned individuals and government officials have... [more]

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Should Michael Schiavo be Terri's Guardian?

Generally when someone is incapacitated and in need of a guardian to make decisions for them, a spouse is a natural choice. Very early on in Terri Schiavo's case her husband, Michael was appointed her guardian. Yet as the years... [more]

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February 26, 2005

Bloggers Best for Terri #2

On Friday Judge Greer put us on notice that he has ordered Michael Schiavo to remove the feeding tube in three weeks (as opposed to allowing him to do it, now he is ordering him to do it). From now... [more]

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What If This Was Our Daughter or Sister or Wife? What If It Was "Only" A Stranger's Life? Part II

Digging further into the case only raises additional deeply unsettling questions, questions that deserve thoughtful responses and not the casual ending of a human life

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Impeach Judge George Greer Petition

sign the impeach Judge George Greer petition

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Justice Coalition will support family's side

"We believe Terri is a victim, and we are positioning ourselves to become involved in the case as victim advocates," said Ted Hires, founder of the influential victim rights group.

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February 25, 2005

Why does the MSM keep lying about Terri Schiavo?

Man Cleared to Remove Wife's Feeding Tube Check the title and note, he was NOT cleared, there was another stay issued for 3 more weeks. This point they acknowledge themselves... A judge gave Terri Schiavo's husband permission to remove... [more]

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BlogsforTerri Ad Campaign For Terri Begins Sunday

We are grateful to the Tampa Tribune for immediately accepting the ad as was presented to them, and also their special efforts to get it placed in this Sunday's edition with only one hour notice.

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Will They Starve a Woman Who May Be Able to Eat?

Some of the nurses who have cared for Terri Schiavo have testified that they have given her juice on a rag and small mouthfuls of gelatin. A doctor has testified that there is reason to believe that she may be... [more]

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Terri Schiavo's March 18 Death Order By Judge Greer

As I wrote in my previous post, Terri has been given a 3 week stay.

For the moment, Greer's order can be downloaded in PDF format.

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OUR AD WAS CENSORED ACCEPTED updated (Update 2)

I received a phone call from Mr. Eric Myers, National Sales Manager for the St. Petersburg Times. Mr. Myers told me that the St. Petersburg Times was prepared to run the BlogsforTerri ad exactly as it was originally presented, without the changes that they had earlier insisted upon

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BREAKING NEWS: 3 WEEK STAY IN TERRI SCHIAVO CASE

3 WEEK STAY GRANTED BY JUDGE GREER - MORE COMING LATER

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Protect Terri Schiavo

Kevin McCullough holds no punches in his latest column, "Why Terri Schiavo is pro-choice", published in WorldNetDaily. He takes Michael Schiavo to task, concluding, "Why can't Terri be given the same courtesy and protection under law that the man who... [more]

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John Grogan | Second thoughts on Terri Schiavo: A Newspaper Columnist Changes His Mind

If the Schindlers want to dedicate the rest of their lives and resources to caring for their brain-damaged daughter, if they want to shower her with attention and affection she likely will never recognize, who among us will tell them they cannot?

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Media repeats misrepresentations in Terri Schiavo case

Clearwater, FL – On February 24, 2005, Associated Press released a report penned by Vickie Chachere which cited an eating disorder as the cause of Terri Schiavo’s mysterious collapse and ensuing brain injury on February 25, 1990. Contrary to the... [more]

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February 24, 2005

Terri Schiavo Possibly Abused, Florida Agency Wants 60 Days to Investigate

A Florida agency wants 60 days to conduct an investigation into new allegations that Terri Schiavo was abused or mistreated.

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Lies, Myths, and Misconceptions about Terri Schiavo

Terri is NOT brain dead. She is NOT in a coma. She is NOT in a “persistent vegetative state.” And she is not on ANY life-support system.

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A few facts about Terri

Her body isn't perfect, but her heart is. Why does Michael Schiavo, Judge George Greer, and George Felos want her dead?

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Petition with 100,000 names to be delivered to Governor Bush tomorow

100,000 Names on Petition to Save Terri Schiavo to be Delivered to Representative of Gov. Bush in Tallahassee tomorow.

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I was in a Persistent Vegetative State – Part II

Thank you, Andrea, for being willing to expand on your prior comments. Your testimony dispels the widely held myth that those who are classified as PVS lack mental capabilities. It also confirms the benefit of rehabilitation and being placed in... [more]

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Schiavo Judge Recusal Demanded

The student body at the University of Florida has called for the immediate recusal of Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Judge George W. Greer in the guardianship case of Theresa Marie Schindler-Schiavo.

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Vote For Terri on Tampa Station's Site

Don't let those that least understand Terri's plight or that may have been mislead by incorrect media coverage give the appearance that the public prefers to let Michael Schiavo decide Terri's fate.

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PLEDGED DONATIONS CAN BE MADE WITH PAYPAL

GREAT NEWS! The Franciscan Brothers of Peace can now accept your PLEDGED DONATIONS via PayPal! Click the button to make your donation:... [more]

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I was in a Persistent Vegetative State

From a reader:I was in a PVS after my brain surgery in 1984. Unlike Terri, I got therapies and learned to talk and walk again. I finished school and later graduated from college with honors. Don't tell me miracles don't... [more]

Posted by tim at 11:39 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack (2)

Don't Forget To Call President Bush: Please intervene to save Terri Schiavo

I just called the White House comment line listed below. You actually get to speak to someone, it's not just a recording. I was told that the calls do help and to get more people to call.

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Alan Keyes on the grassroots to save Terri

Dr. Alan Keyes has posted a number of petitions that request intervention on behalf of Terri Schiavo.

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FORMER SHERIFF SPEAKS OUT ABOUT TERRI: THIS IS JUDICIAL HOMICIDE

Terri has committed no crime, yet she had her day in court without a trial by jury and the local circuit judge deemed her to be guilty of what? What crime?

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Pat Campbell - Fighting for Terri on Talk Radio

Orlando's best morning radio host is Pat Campbell, who has been fighting for Terri Schiavo on 540WFLA. Richard and I have the privilege of joining Pat this morning at 8 am est. HT: Hugh Hewitt who introduced us to Pat.... [more]

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Contacts Who Can Make a Difference

Our contacts in the Florida legislature tell us the only hope is to literally flood Florida leaders with phone calls. We must jam every switchboard going into Tallahassee over the next 72 hours. Here are thei contact numbers: Governor Jeb... [more]

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Some personal writings about the Terri Schiavo case

I've found a couple more posts from bloggers who have/had disabled children, where they compare their own situations with Terri Schiavo's. Nothing speaks to this case better than the personal accounts of those who have been there.

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February 23, 2005

DCF FILING RELATED TO ALLEGATIONS THAT MICHAEL SCHIAVO ABUSED TERRI

Some patients are not actually in PVS, but are "locked-in." They may be mute and immobile but mentally alert and able to communicate by blinking or through aids such as computers — if someone gives them that opportunity.

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Stay Extended in Schiavo Case

What we know for sure is that Charges of neglect, abuse, adultery and conflict of interest on the part of Michael Schiavo in his capacity as the guardian,

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Paypal expected to be in place later this evening for pledges to ad campaign

A paypal account should be in place later this evening on BlogsforTerri for the Franciscan Brothers of Peace in order that they can transfer the funds directly to the newspaper(s).

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Internet Traffic Overwhelms TerrisFight.org

After receiving an inordinate about of traffic, the servers hosting TerrisFight.org began having difficulties fulfilling network requests. Sources indicate the problem will be resolved shortly and ask readers to "check back later."... [more]

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Terri Schiavo Update - DCF jumps in

CLEARWATER -- A state circuit judge Wednesday extended until 5 p.m. Friday the stay keeping Terri Schiavo's feeding tube intact, saying he needed time to consider more arguments from her parents from her parents that she should undergo new medical... [more]

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SCHIAVO CASE BOLSTERED BY SURPRISE FILING

There is a surprising last minute filing in the Theresa Schindler-Schiavo case from an unexpected source.

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Call for Petitions

I know several organizations are working petition drives on behalf of Terri Schiavo. If you can send the URL of those petitions in the comments, so we can create a clearinghouse (and know who is doing them), I would appreciate... [more]

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BlogsforTerri Pledges Need To Be Overnighted

o pledge a contribution click here. (all personal information will be kept confidential)

If you’ve already pledged, please overnight your donations to:

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BlogsforTerri Meets Pledge Goal in 36 hours

Our pledge drive will continue as long as she is alive and ads will be placed in targets that are deemed most appropriate by the Schindler advisers and their attorneys.

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If They Can Do This To Terri - When Will They Come for My Son?

If the current battle were only about Terri Schiavo it would be worth waging. It's not. There are thousands of others who are watching in horror as the courts bestow the legal right to murder on Michael Schiavo.

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February 22, 2005

Questions on the Videos (updated)

On Terri's bad days she's just sort of "blah," but on good days she's actually better than as shown in the videos.

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Advertisement Pledge Campaign Going Strong

A little over 24 hours ago we announced our drive to raise $10,000 for a prominent advertisement in the St. Petersburg Times with the goal of bypassing the mainstream media and telling the truth about Terri Schiavo. Your response has... [more]

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Email Campaign Update

WriteWingBlog has put together an email for our bloggers and readers to use. Please visit her site [click here], cut and paste the sample letter, customize it and email it to everyone you can. Alternately, a copy of the email... [more]

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Schindlers Hopeful Michael Will Welcome Resolution

While the family of Terri Schiavo is grateful for the stay issued today by Judge George Greer of Pinellas County Florida’s Sixth Judicial Circuit, they continue to be hopeful that the court will allow the numerous, outstanding legal issues in... [more]

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Bobby Shindler To Governor Bush: Please Save My Sister

In a fast phone call on an extremely frustrating and gut-wrenching afternoon, knowing that his precious innocent sister that has never done anything

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Judge Greer Issues Stay Until Tomorrow - Updated

Judge Greer Issues Temporary Stay till 5:00 pm tomorrow! Attorneys for the Schindlers have just been notified that Judge Greer has granted their Emergency Motion for a Temporary Stay. The new Stay will hold over until after tomorrow's hearing and... [more]

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Breaking: Mandate Issued - No Stay or Action from lower court yet

Today, the 2nd DCA issued its mandate. This will be posted to the front page of Terri's site in minutes.

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How to Contact Florida Newpapers

Thanks to Chad from InTheBullpen, the email addresses and contact information for most newpaper editors in the State of Florida have been provided here. Now is the time to tell them about Terri Schiavo and the information published here.... [more]

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VIDEO - Conversation with Terri Schiavo

Video of a conversation with Terri.

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Terri Schiavo's Parents Will Make a Statement to the Press at 1 PM at the Woodside Hospice

Bob and Mary Schindler, Terri's Schindler Schiavo's parents, will make a statement to the press on Tuesday, February 22, at 1 PM.

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Pledge tally for Terri Schiavo ad - 2/22/04 10:30 Update

We are now at $6,150.00.

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Demonstrators in front of Michael Schiavo's home

A peaceful demonstration is being held this morning at the home of Michael Schiavo.

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Latest Update on Terri Schiavo situation: Media reports are wrong

At this moment, there is no stay. All of media are reporting that there is.

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Pledge tally for Terri Schiavo ad

As of this morning we have received $1,125 in pledges, and we've just begun. A total of $10,000 is needed. The donations are tax deductible. Try to encourage businesses to and organizations to contribute as well. [ use the online... [more]

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St. Petersburg Times Advertisement

We have an aggressive timeline (we are out of time) and need to get the word out to the community that will make the greatest impact. The St. Petersburg Times, with 450,000+ paid subscribers, is the ideal vehicle. The 150+... [more]

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February 21, 2005

Bob Schindler: "There Is NO Stay"

Previously we communicated that Judge Greer barred Michael Schiavo from withholding food from Terri Schiavo until Wednesday based upon an Empire Journal article. Lifenews reported the same information. It now appears that the information is in error and that Michael... [more]

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BlogsForTerri on Crusade Christian Radio Talk Tomorow

Tomorow morning Tim and Richard will be on The Crusade Radio Christian Talk Show at 10 AM ET. The topic will be BlogsforTerri.

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The Battle has only begun - stay organized, focused, and targeted - updated

Folks, we are in for a battle and it will take all of us to defend the life of Terri Schiavo.

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Schiavo Judge Bars Withdrawal Of Feeding Tube Until Hearing

Michael Schiavo and his attorney, euthanasia advocate George Felos, have been barred from withdrawing the feeding tube from Schiavo's brain damaged wife until a hearing can be held Wednesday. Sixth Circuit Court Judge George Greer ruled late Monday afternoon that... [more]

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Breaking Information On Terri Schiavo with video - Updated

David Gibbs, attorney to Bob and Mary Schindler, will be on FOX News "On the Record with Greta van Susteren" tonight at 10.00pm ET (GMT-5).

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Help Needed: Invite Bloggers to Join BlogsforTerri

PowersthatBlog has located a large list of friends that don’t know about our coalition of Blogs for Terri. She has an aggressive goal and needs 5-10 bloggers who can help contact individuals and invite them to join our team. To... [more]

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Latest update on Legal battle to save Terri Schiavo

Upon learning of this, attorney George Felos contacted the Schindlers' attorney to inform him that he intended to instruct the staff at Hospice to remove Terri Schiavo's food and fluids at 1.00pm ET on Tuesday, February 22.

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Action Item – A Call to all Blogs for Terri

Updated: We have an aggressive timeline (we are out of time) and need to get the word out to the community that will make the greatest impact. The St. Petersburg Times, with 450,000 paid subscribers, is the ideal vehicle. The... [more]

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Press Conference Addresses Felos, Schiavo

A press conference is underway with Bob Schindler, Terri's Schindler Schiavo's father, and his attorney David Gibbs. WTSP-TV in Tampa-St. Petersburg will stream today’s news conference outside the Courthouse in Clearwater live at 2:30PM Eastern Time at http://www.tampabays10.com/news/live.asp.... [more]

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Michael Schiavo: Loving Husband or Monster? Was Terri was hit by a truck or was it domestic violence?

But she knows. She feels. There’s expression in those eyes. Just one look at her in a video with her mother and everyone except the Scarecrow on his way to Oz knows it, too.

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Schindlers File Emergency Motion, Schedule Press Conference

Today, the 2nd District Court of Appeals denied the Schindlers' motion to withhold their mandate that would clear the way for Terri Schiavo's feeding tube to be removed. The Schindlers have filed today an emergency motion for clarification and temporary... [more]

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E-Mail Addresses for Florida House Members

I'm trying to create a spreadsheet like this which is for the Florida Senate. The Florida House website does not have e-mail addresses of it's members... if you have them, or know how to get them, please leave a comment... [more]

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WHY HB 701 DOES NOT VIOLATE THE SEPARATION OF POWERS

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