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March 31, 2005

The Murder of Terri (Day 14): Grieve Today, Fight Tomorrow!

From the pages of Life Matters! . . . The tragic, as in tragically unnecessary, death of our beloved sister Terri stirs a sea of emotions in our hearts. While righteous anger is definitely among them--lest our veins run with... [more]

Posted by earl at 11:55 PM | Comments (24)

Cait's Oz Blogs on Terri's Legacy

There is a new unity of purpose amongst us. In future it won't merely be demonstrations to protest against judicial and state sponsored acts of murder. The advocates of life will be found everywhere its sanctity is threatened - in Congress, in Parliaments, in courts, in hospitals - in every institution where issues of life are debated and decided.

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Posted by richard at 11:39 PM | Comments (9)

The Word on the Street (Reposted)

From our commenters is here. Please be sure to read the statement the Schindlers sent us following their loss. In addition to a deep sense of grief, the injustice the led to Terri's death has generated within us a resolve... [more]

Posted by tim at 10:31 PM | Comments (33)

Terri Schiavo Relatives Feud Over Burial

After an autopsy, Michael Schiavo plans to have his wife's body cremated and her ashes brought to Pennsylvania, where she grew up. Scott Schiavo said the ashes would be buried in a plot left by an aunt and uncle, but the family does not plan on providing the specficic location for the burial - underscoring the bitterness of the dispute.

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Posted by richard at 7:20 PM | Comments (86)

Vatican source: Pope given last rites

Pope John Paul II was given the last rites of the Roman Catholic Church late Thursday night as his health deteriorated,

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Posted by richard at 6:13 PM | Comments (4)

Statement of the Schindler Family

Pinellas Park, FL - As you are aware, Terri is now with God and she has been released from all earthly burdens. After these recent years of neglect at the hands of those who were supposed to protect and care... [more]

Posted by tim at 5:08 PM | Comments (38)

A Culture War Turning Point

There exists among my culture war brethren a hope, albeit a dwindling one, that the Terri Schiavo tragedy marks a great catharsis in the collective conscience of Americans.

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Posted by richard at 4:09 PM | Comments (8)

The Blogosphere Remembers Terri

If you have written about Terri Schiavo's death, please add your url to the comments section of this post or send a trackback (please, no off topic comments on this particular entry).... [more]

Posted by tim at 3:27 PM | Comments (33)

Terri is dead

After 14 days of torture, Terri Shindler-Schiavo finally succumbed to her court ordered execution by dehydration and starvation this morning. The judicial branch of our government ordered an innocent disabled citizen to be summarily executed in the most horrendous manner.... [more]

Posted by powersthatblog at 3:06 PM | Comments (22)

Statement of the Terri Schindler-Schiavo Foundation

Clearwater, FL - It is with heavy hearts that the volunteers of the Terri Schindler-Schiavo Foundation acknowledge the passing of Terri on this day at approximately 9.00am ET. Terri has demonstrated to us a tremendous will to live by enduring... [more]

Posted by tim at 11:51 AM | Comments (24)

Video: Family Lawyer and Priest speaks out about Terri's death

This is not just a death, it is a killing - Father Frank Pavone, Priests For Life.

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Posted by richard at 11:29 AM | Comments (49)

Donna M. Matincheck's guardian withdraws a petition to end life-sustaining treatment. The brain-damaged woman's mother had opposed the petition.

A petition to remove the feeding tube of a severely brain damaged Berks County woman has been withdrawn, ending a legal battle over the woman's fate, those close to the case said Wednesday.

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Posted by richard at 11:05 AM | Comments (4)

Terri Schiavo Dead at 41

Terri Schiavo died around 9:50 Thursday morning - shortly after her parents issued an emotional plea to be at her hospice bedside in her final moments of life.

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Posted by richard at 10:36 AM | Comments (21)

Terri Schiavo has just died (Updated)

Terri Schindler Schiavo has just died - message from family. cross posted at Hyscience Update: Michael Schiavo threw the Schindlers out of Terri's room - trusted source. (I can't post the rest of the message, and am biting my tongue... [more]

Posted by richard at 10:01 AM | Comments (50)

From the Greta Van Susteran Show: Image and audio of Terri with her father

WE through our courts are killing this innocent woman - she is clearly trying to communicate with her dad - you can even tell the difference between her yes and no.

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Posted by richard at 9:27 AM | Comments (5)

Smuggled Photo of Terri is NOT REAL

The photo of Terri that was supposedly taken at the hospice on March 30 is actually a screen shot from an exam in 2002, and has been removed from this site. We have now verified that this is the... [more]

Posted by tim at 7:55 AM | Comments (16)

March 30, 2005

Web of Lies and other matters (Updated)

Title of Liberty has prepared a chart showing the hub of connections in the Terri Schaivo Case, Myopic Zeal has a compilation of the cast of characters related to the Schiavo case.

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Posted by richard at 8:54 PM | Comments (42)

Communication with BlogsforTerri - repost

In addition to this site, we are compiling an email list that will be used infrequently for important announcements and calls to action. Make sure your email address is included by clicking here.... [more]

Posted by tim at 6:54 PM | Comments (6)

Terri Schiavo's Life: For America it's either a new begining or the begining of the end - our choice!

What the judges and politicians have done through their inaction has disgraced America in the eyes of the world. In view of today's dark events. a partial re-post is in order - with additional commentary. All BlogsForTerri bloggers are reminded... [more]

Posted by richard at 5:31 PM | Comments (72)

Jackson Admits Failure in Florida Schiavo Effort

The Rev. Jesse Jackson admitted Wednesday afternoon that his efforts to persuade the Florida state Senate to vote on a new bill to save Terri Schiavo have failed.

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Posted by tim at 4:04 PM | Comments (163)

Terri Schivo's Life: 11th District Denies Hearing

- via email The 11th District Court of Appeals has just announced that they will not consider the Schindler's request for a new hearing. More to come ... cross posted at Hyscience... [more]

Posted by richard at 3:41 PM | Comments (20)

OOPS! Michael Schiavo and Attorney George Felos Caught In Lie: Autopsy Decision Not Made By Michael Schiavo, Official Says (Updated)

According to Bill Pellan, director of investigations for the Pinellas-Pasco Medical Examiner's Office, it is not up to Michael Schiavo to decide whether his wife, Terri, should undergo an autopsy after death

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Posted by richard at 9:23 AM | Comments (30)

The CT Scan - Proof of PVS? A $100,000 Challenge

Terri Schiavo's CT could be the brain of an eighty or ninety year old person who is not in a vegetative state. THOSE are the CT scans we should be showing next to Schiavo's, because in THAT case you would see similar atrophy and a brain much closer to Schiavo's.

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Posted by tim at 7:22 AM | Comments (13)

Federal Appealls Court OKs Schiavo Review

There are positive indications coming from Florida and now good news from a federal appeals court.Mar 30, 12:40 AM (ET) ATLANTA (AP) - A federal appeals court early Wednesday agreed to consider a petition for a new hearing on whether... [more]

Posted by tim at 1:10 AM | Comments (92)

March 29, 2005

Autopsy Cannot Confirm a Clinical Diagnosis

Michael Williams, MD, an associate professor at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, puts it this way. "If you only had the brain to look at and you didn't know anything about the history of the patient, pathology alone cannot prove or disprove a diagnosis of persistent vegetative state."

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Posted by tim at 9:53 PM | Comments (1)

Judge Greer's Assignment to the Case

To clarify some questions that have been posted and repeatedly raised on how such a "friendly" judge to Michael Schiavo got assigned to the case, there is less conspiracy that most people imagine that was involved. Judges, when put on... [more]

Posted by john at 7:11 PM | Comments (107)

Reader's Requests For Comments To Be Posted: Seeking Input

Since comments are temporarily down, two readers have requested that we post the following two questions(Respond when comments are back up): 1. Regarding Judge Greer and all those in that area of Florida. Mary, you are right that Pinellas is... [more]

Posted by richard at 6:27 PM | Comments (22)

Admin Note: We are checking on the comments now - Updated

We have just been notified that the comments are not working. This is only temporary and we are working on it right now. Also, we are preparing to add a section for "most recent comments" to help facilitate a more... [more]

Posted by richard at 6:13 PM | Comments (9)

Jackson: More Senators Back Bid to Save Terri - We May Have Enough Votes!

Rev. Jesse Jackson said Tuesday afternoon that he has persuaded two Florida state senators to change their votes on a bill to save Terri Schiavo

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Posted by richard at 5:48 PM | Comments (28)

Terri Schiavo: Culture of Death Wins in 21st Century's Scopes Trial

Terri Schiavo is dying. She is being killed. The culture of life lost this round to the gods of the cult of death entrenched in our courts, media, and other institutions.

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Posted by richard at 4:31 PM | Comments (17)

Admin Note: Join Our Email List

In addition to this site, we are compiling an email list that will be used infrequently for important announcements and calls to action. Make sure your email address is included by clicking here.... [more]

Posted by tim at 4:05 PM | Comments (1)

Let's Not Delude Ourselves About the Consequences of Killing Terri Schiavo

Our country has learned that we cannot judge people on the basis of minority status, but for some reason we have not erased our prejudice against disability...

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Posted by richard at 3:24 PM | Comments (20)

Jackson Prays With Terri Schiavo's Parents (Updated with Senator Call List)

I feel so passionate about this injustice being done, how unnecessary it is to deny her a feeding tube, water, not even ice to be used for her parched lips

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Posted by richard at 2:59 PM | Comments (20)

The Killing Of Terri Schiavo: "The longest public execution in American history" (Updated)

The Killing of Terri Schiavo, the longest public execution in American history.

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Posted by richard at 1:34 PM | Comments (29)

A Human Non-Person - Our path to the present

Wesley J. Smith has published this excellent article in the National Review: My debate about Terri Schiavo's case with Florida bioethicist Bill Allen on Court TV Online eventually got down to the nitty-gritty: Wesley Smith: Bill, do you think Terri... [more]

Posted by tim at 12:32 PM | Comments (4)

Governor Bush Holds 'Supreme Executive Power' -- Florida Constitution Holds The Key to Saving Terri Schiavo's Life

Governor Jeb Bush and the Florida state legislature have lamented that there is nothing more they can do to stop the taking of Terri Schiavo's life. However, the Florida constitution states that the governor holds supreme executive power. Furthermore, the... [more]

Posted by tim at 12:09 PM | Comments (28)

CBS Releases Schiavo Obituary

Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck has posted an obituary of Terri Schiavo that was accidentally released by CBS. This story originally appeared on the CBS News website on Monday, March 28th at the following URL. You can find a... [more]

Posted by tim at 11:35 AM | Comments (12)

Michael Schiavo and the autopsy scam

Can anyone please tell me why a rational person wouldn't have found out for sure through PET and MRI scans before they starved and dehydrated her to death?

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Posted by richard at 8:48 AM | Comments (69)

March 28, 2005

Jesse Jackson to Visit Hospice and Meet with Schindlers

On Tuesday morning, March 29, The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., founder and president of the RainbowPUSH Coalition, plans to visit the Woodside Hospice, where Terri lives, located at 6774 102nd Avenue N. (near 66th Street N and 102nd Avenue... [more]

Posted by tim at 11:13 PM | Comments (54)

Felos Suggests that Michael Schiavo Wants an Autopsy

Felos [Michael's lawyer] also said the chief medical examiner for Pinellas County, Dr. John Thogmartin, had agreed to perform an autopsy on Schiavo. He said that her husband wants proof of the extent of her brain damage. - MSNBC According... [more]

Posted by tim at 7:26 PM | Comments (81) | TrackBack (5)

Demand an Autopsy - Reminder

If Terri were to pass away the only way many of the unanswered questions could be addressed is through an autopsy, a post-mortem examination. Coroners must investigate and medical examiners must decide whether a crime was committed or not.... [more]

Posted by tim at 4:15 PM | Comments (61)

Subpeonas for the Congressional Hearings

Thanks to reader JoMarley for the following Action Items: Contact the following to re-issue the subpeonas for the Congressional hearings. Rep Tom Delay(TX) 202-225-3725 202 225-5951 Sen Bill Fist 202-224-3344 Rep Dennis Hastert (ILL) 202-225-2976 Rep Mike Fitzpatrick (PA) 202-225-4276... [more]

Posted by tim at 4:15 PM | Comments (13)

Terri's Dad Keeps Fighting

THE father of Terri Schiavo today made an emotional appeal for US authorities to reconnect a feeding tube to his severely brain-damaged daughter and said he feared doctors might try to hasten her death. "I have a grave concern that... [more]

Posted by tim at 3:10 PM | Comments (37)

Let's Stand on Common Ground and Save Some Lives

In a previous post I brought out how support for saving Terri's life is coming from both sides of the political spectrum. To some this is an issue of discrimination against the disabled, as an able person in Terri's general... [more]

Posted by dory at 12:26 PM | Comments (66)

More on Terri's reaction to visit by her friends

CONTINUE TO CALL THE PRESIDENT. BEG HIM TO PLEASE TAKE ACTION TO SAVE TERRI. TERRI IS NOT READY TO DIE...SHE HAS A RIGHT TO LIVE AND SHE NEEDS OUR HELP BEFORE THEY OVERDOSE HER WITH MORPHINE.

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Posted by richard at 11:13 AM | Comments (41)

Terri Schiavo's Reaction to Friend's Visit Yesterday

Miami Herald - Terri Schiavo had an 'extraordinary' reaction to a friend's Sunday night visit, her parents' spokesman claimed Monday morning.... [more]

Posted by tim at 10:59 AM | Comments (9)

Call to Action Now: If Terri dies, "Demand Autopsy" to discover not only the immediate cause of death, but the proximate cause of death. (Updated with Sample Letter)

In fact, when she dies, the crime will be covered up by cremation without autopsy unless we act immediately to assure this is not the case.

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Posted by richard at 7:48 AM | Comments (22)

March 27, 2005

Moving Forward and Communicating

Earlier today, Richard posted a message informing our bloggers and readers that we intend to move forward, standing for the sanctity of human life and seeking the defeat of euthanasia by judicial fiat. We are a diverse and highly distributed... [more]

Posted by tim at 11:20 PM | Comments (8)

Terri Schiavo Supporters Hold DC Press Conference

Terri hasn't given up. Neither should we. This group certainly has not:On Monday, March 28, supporters of Terri Schiavo will hold a press conference in front of the White House, on the Lafayette Park side. At 12, noon, Rev. Patrick... [more]

Posted by tim at 11:08 PM | Comments (12)

Terri Schiavo Allowed to Receive Communion

Terri Schiavo's parents appeared quietly resigned Sunday to watching her die but could claim one Easter victory: The severely brain-damaged woman received a drop of communion wine on her tongue

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Posted by richard at 9:58 PM | Comments (22)

BlogsForTerri Heads-up On Upcoming Announcement

BlogsForTerri and the Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation are planning to join forces in a long-term mission to support life, and to defeat the emerging culture of death in America and the judicial system that supports it. The effort, still in... [more]

Posted by richard at 6:53 AM | Comments (155)

A Message to Bobby Schindler

A friend of Bobby Schindler writes,I graduated from Archbishop Wood high school in Warminster, Pa. with Bob in 1982 and had met his parents and sisters during our high school days. I would like him to know I am proud... [more]

Posted by tim at 2:17 AM | Comments (12)

Terri's breathing has become labored

Cheryl Ford, RN emails that the Schindler's have reported a change in Terri's breathing and that it has become labored. She asks all of Terri's supporters to: Please pray that God continues to protect Terri. Pray that He will provide... [more]

Posted by jody at 1:53 AM | Comments (7)

Comments are Back

Thanks to everyone who enabled us to move to a new server. Thanks in advance for your comments in support of Terri Schiavo.... [more]

Posted by tim at 1:46 AM | Comments (4)

ACTION ITEM - Stay With Terri, and with Us

Earlier this evening a misspoken statement told supporters to go home and be with their families. Terri Schiavo's father, Bob Schindler, would like to correct this with following statement: "What I meant to have announced was that people should go... [more]

Posted by tim at 12:23 AM | Comments (11)

Fla. Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal For Terri To Have Last Rites

How do you deny a Roman Catholic LAST RITES? Answer: Be a member of the Florida Judiciary! How does America differ from Nazi Germany or Stalinist Russia regarding freedom and free exercise of one's faith? How does a swamp judge... [more]

Posted by richard at 12:14 AM | Comments (12)

March 26, 2005

Supreme Court Says 'NO'

After another round of losses in the courts, Terri Schiavo's parents kept watch over their dying daughter, seeking permission to give her Easter communion as their attorneys acknowledged the fight to reconnect the brain-damaged woman's feeding tube was nearing an... [more]

Posted by tim at 10:10 PM | TrackBack (0)

Greer Rejects Petition (again)

Circuit Judge George Greer, the state judge who has presided over the seven-year legal dispute between Schiavo's husband and guardian, Michael, and her parents, Bob and Mary Schindler, rejected a petition that alleged Terri had tried to say that she... [more]

Posted by tim at 8:06 PM | TrackBack (0)

Roses of Protest on Easter

On Easter Sunday, starting at 3 PM, supporters of Terri Schiavo will leave roses in front of Michael Schiavo's home. Starting at 3 PM, individuals will each leave a rose for in honor of Terri. "We are leaving these roses... [more]

Posted by tim at 5:20 PM | Comments (3)

BlogsforTerri Administrative Update

Thanks again to all those who responded immediately and generously to our call for donations to pay for a dedicated server. We purchased the new service yesterday and our server was set-up last night. Our files were transferred early this... [more]

Posted by tim at 5:15 PM | TrackBack (0)

People with Disabilities Speak for Terri

Schiavo Case: Disability Rights Issue! Let People With "WE LOVE OUR TUBES!" Disabled Activists are Demonstrating in Florida. Disability activists are returning to Florida to tell the simple truths about tubes, feeding tubes, breathing tubes, peeing tubes and other tubes... [more]

Posted by tim at 4:16 PM | TrackBack (1)

Terri Schiavo Has Not Given Up, Neither Are We, says Attorneys and Family

An All-Writs Petition to the Florida Supreme Court will be filed by David Gibbs on behalf of Bob and Mary Schindler this afternoon. This is an appeal of today's decision by Judge Greer. Source: Schindler press release... [more]

Posted by tim at 1:16 PM | TrackBack (4)

Greer says NO again. Schindler pleads for anyone to save his daughter

The title says enough. Go here to read the story. HT: Sherri UPDATE: Greer's ruling confirmed by The Empire Journal.... [more]

Posted by powersthatblog at 12:24 PM | TrackBack (2)

Report: Jeb Bush Tried to Intervene

The Sydney Daily Herald and Miami Herald are reporting that Gov. Jeb Bush tried to seize Terri Schiavo but abandoned the effort when it became clear that local law enforcement officers would resist his efforts. The article states (registration required):... [more]

Posted by tim at 9:23 AM | TrackBack (6)

Michael Schiavo Plans to Cremate Terri

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... [more]

Posted by tim at 9:19 AM | TrackBack (4)

What is the next step?

This has been a brutal, bitter hard week for anyone trying to save Terri Schiavo from cruel and powerful men. There are still a few chances left, and I am thankful and heartened to see the Schindler family still pursuing... [more]

Posted by powersthatblog at 7:40 AM | TrackBack (1)

Local Pinellas Park Police Vow to Protect Judge Greer's Order

The Pinellas Park Police are protecting judge Greer's orders, what about Terri's life? Reported from the San Jose Mercury News: Hours after a judge ordered that Terri Schiavo wasn't to be removed from her hospice, Florida law enforcement agents were... [more]

Posted by jody at 7:35 AM | TrackBack (2)

11th Circuit Court of Appeals Refuses Schindler Request

Another legal setback for Terri Schiavo:A federal appeals court panel refused to order the reinsertion of Terri Schiavo's feeding tube Friday, hours after the severely brain-damaged woman's father said she was weakening and "down to her last hours." In its... [more]

Posted by tim at 3:06 AM | TrackBack (1)

March 25, 2005

Terri Schiavo Expresses Her Wishes; Attorney and Sister Testify in Court

The following are Terri Schiavo's sister, Suzanne Vitadamo's and Attorney Barbara Weller's sworn testimony submitted to Judge Greer in Pinellas County Court today. Barbara Weller, Esq., is putting her entire professional reputation as an officer of the court on the... [more]

Posted by tim at 11:04 PM | TrackBack (6)

Email Media Outlets

This comes from Sherri. It's certainly worth a shot. Check back with her for more information: Cross-posted on Powers That Blog. According to news reports, Attorney Gibbs has filed a motion today with Judge Greer on testimony about Terri's attempt... [more]

Posted by powersthatblog at 10:26 PM | TrackBack (3)

Who Can Save my Daughter?

From Cheryl Ford, RN: These last several evenings, I have been sitting in a small thrift store located directly across from Woodside Hospice in Pinellas Park, Florida. A few weeks back, the local owner decided to temporarily close her thrift... [more]

Posted by jody at 7:13 PM | TrackBack (2)

Bandwidth, Comments and Your Help

UPDATE: Thank you!!! We made our goal! We'll migrate to a dedicated server tonight and, if all goes well, resume comments tomorrow. Original post (13:02 est): During the last two days the significant interest in Terri Schiavo coupled with thousands... [more]

Posted by tim at 5:32 PM | TrackBack (0)

DCF Contact Information -ACTION ALERT

SPREAD THIS FAR AND WIDE! ACTION ALERT! DCF ANSWERED ON THE FIRST RING! That shouldn't be happening! Tell people to pressure DCF to take Terri into protective custody! They told Greer they didn't need his permission- make them act! Contact... [more]

Posted by tim at 5:07 PM | TrackBack (1)

Down to Her Last Hours

``Terri is weakening. She's down to her last hours. Something has to be done and has to be done quick,'' said Bob Schindler, who visited his daughter Friday morning. The Schindlers took their case back to the 11th U.S. Circuit... [more]

Posted by tim at 5:03 PM | TrackBack (2)

"Symbolic Support" Update

From Megan, who has been working tirelessly on this project: UPDATE: 2:57 pm 3-25-05 Michael Schiavo stops even the very small gestures. To get you up to speed, I contacted the individual carriers and was told that the Woodside Hospice,... [more]

Posted by beth at 3:29 PM | TrackBack (4)

A Nurses Insight into Terri's Suffering - updated

Several days ago one of our readers wrote the following message related to her experience caring for those classifed as PVS:I am an RN. Several years ago, I was wrongfully fired for refusing to remove a feeding tube from 2... [more]

Posted by tim at 1:22 PM | TrackBack (2)

On Our Black Robed Masters And The "Evolving Standards of Decency"

I must admit to falling short in understanding why the very same "evolving standards of decency" applied to saving the life of a killer, doesn't in turn allow Terri Schiavo to be kept alive until the case was argued in federal court.

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Posted by richard at 12:29 PM | TrackBack (0)

Terri Schiavo has begun to die

her skin is flaking, her tongue is drying out. This, according to those who saw her yesterday in a Pinellas Park hospice where she lies bedridden

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Posted by richard at 11:43 AM | TrackBack (3)

The Whittenmore Opinion

In his opinion, Judge James D. Whittenmore stated that the Schindlers have shown irreparable harm will occur if a temporary restraining order protecting Terri Schiavo is not issued. However, he writes that the Plaintiffs must establish a substantial likelihood of... [more]

Posted by tim at 9:11 AM | TrackBack (2)

Morning Radio with Pat Campbell

Thanks, Pat Campbell, for having me on your morning radio program and calling Gov. Bush to action. Your support of Terri and stand against those who oppress her are appreciated.... [more]

Posted by tim at 8:51 AM | TrackBack (0)

Whittemore Rules against the Schindlers

The Associated Press Reports:A federal judge on Friday refused to order the reinsertion of Terri Schiavo's feeding tube, yet another setback for the parents of the brain-damaged woman in their battle against her husband to keep her alive. For a... [more]

Posted by tim at 8:03 AM | TrackBack (3)

Terri's Health Wanes

Associated Press - As Terri Schiavo's health waned, her parents pushed on to restore the brain-damaged woman's feeding tube after the nation's highest court and judges in Florida defeated their latest legal appeals.... [more]

Posted by tim at 3:23 AM | TrackBack (2)

Kevorkian Prosecutor Reaffirms Governor's Authority Under State Criminal Laws to Prevent Death of Terri Schiavo

Former prosecutor of Jack Kevorkian, Richard Thompson, reaffirmed Thursday morning the authority of Florida Governor Jeb Bush to utilize state criminal laws to prevent the death of Terri Schiavo. Pointing to two legal memos prepared by the Thomas More Law... [more]

Posted by tim at 3:13 AM | TrackBack (3)

Why Jeb Bush has the Power to Act Now

If, as chief executive of Florida, Jeb Bush believes that starving Terri Schiavo to death is a violation of her right to life, and to defend her life, as recognized in the Florida constitution (Article I, Section 2), he has the same obligation to defend constitutional right as he would in the lynching example

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We are continuing to fight for Terri - and ask you not to give up

Cheryl Ford gives us an update from the Federal Court House: We just arrived home from the federal court house in Tampa. The hearing began at 6 PM. Several of us were there waiting to be called as witnesses, should... [more]

Posted by tim at 2:12 AM | TrackBack (2)

Gov. Jeb Bush - Not Possible?

Those hoping Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will step forward to save Terri Schiavo from imminent, court-ordered starvation death are likely to be disappointed, based on his comments to a group of reporters following county court Judge George Greer's ruling against... [more]

Posted by tim at 1:26 AM | TrackBack (2)

FL Minister Calls Jeb Bush to Action

The Governor may not disregard that obligation even if a member of the judiciary has ordered otherwise. He is not bound by a court order that is at odds with a constitutional guarantee

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Posted by tim at 1:16 AM | TrackBack (1)

Packages sent to Woodside Hospice NOT being delivered!

Megan reports the following about our "Symbolic Support" action: * * * * * Regarding our deliveries of food and water. We have each sent our own deliveries, via different methods. But in following up (netgrocer--fed ex) no deliveries are... [more]

Posted by beth at 12:31 AM | TrackBack (2)

March 24, 2005

Gov. Bush Frustrated by Schiavo Roadblocks

I know I (Beth) don't speak for all of Terri's supporters, but I think it's important to remember Governor Bush does have limits on what he can legally do, and a governor under arrest can't do anything at all. I... [more]

Posted by beth at 10:03 PM

Quick updates

Florida State Supreme Court denies Schindlers' appeal (via Fox News TV). AP: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday refused to overturn a judge's order blocking the state from taking temporary custody of Terri Schiavo, another setback... [more]

Posted by beth at 9:44 PM

Blogging at the scene of the crime

David and Tim Bayly, two Indiana Presbyterian (PCA) pastors, are blogging from Woodside Hospice--very interesting! [Thank you to Chris, in comments!] If anyone is aware of others blogging from Woodside, please let us know.... [more]

Posted by beth at 9:11 PM

More Neurologists say Terri is not PVS

At Thrown Back: Neurologists Say: Recording of Terri Shows She's Not PVS You'll recall the audio recordings of Terri and her father which were posted at the Matt Drudge and the Family Research Council websites earlier this week. These recordings... [more]

Posted by beth at 8:25 PM

COMMENT POLICY

Due to the actions of a few, it's apparently necessary to reiterate the purpose of this site. This is a home base, of sorts, for those of us who support Terri Schiavo's right to live. All of the reasons why... [more]

Posted by beth at 7:22 PM | TrackBack (0)

UPDATE

Schiavo parents back in federal court (CNN) -- Hours after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected pleas to intervene in the case of Terri Schiavo on Thursday, her parents again asked a federal judge in Florida to order the brain-damaged woman's... [more]

Posted by beth at 7:10 PM | Comments (5)

The Right to Life: Protecting One Woman

Although much of the media have portrayed Terri Schiavo's plight as a right-to-die, as has also been the characterization by the euthanasia community, I believe that on the contrary, it is all about the right to live and to always... [more]

Posted by richard at 3:32 PM

Comments Offline - UPDATED - Back Online

Sorry everyone - we had to disable our comment system (again) to avoid crashing the server. We'll keep you posted regarding a solution within the next day. UPDATE - I've implemented Haloscan with very minimal testing. However, we should be... [more]

Posted by tim at 3:02 PM | TrackBack (0)

Information And Directions To The Woodside Hospice

We are getting numerous emails requesting information on how to get to the Hospice. he Woodside Hospice, is located at 6774 102nd Avenue N. (near 66th Street N and 102nd Avenue N) in Pinellas Park, Florida. If you are coming... [more]

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SCHIAVO ACTION ALERT!!!

Florida Judiciary Defines the Rule: State Constitution Be Damned! Florida Constitution, Article I Section 2: All natural persons, female and male alike, are equal before the law and have inalienable rights, among which are the right to enjoy and defend... [more]

Posted by richard at 2:11 PM | Comments (19)

Greer denies DCF petition

I just learned from listening to Rush Limbaugh that Greer has denied the DCF petition. That's a stunner! Come on, Governor Bush. It's up to you!... [more]

Posted by powersthatblog at 2:10 PM | Comments (6)

FREE BARRABAS: Texas high court blocks scheduled Wednesday execution

Texas' highest appeals court stopped the scheduled execution Wednesday of a man about five hours before he could have been put to death in the 1989 slaying of a restaurant manager.

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Posted by richard at 1:57 PM | Comments (3)

Greer Denies one Petition, Considers Another

Judge Greer on Thursday denied the state petition to put Schiavo into state custody but is now considering a petition by the DCF. It says a neurologist who examined Schiavo's medical records found she was "most likely in a state... [more]

Posted by tim at 1:07 PM | Comments (39)

Felos: Schindlers' Time 'Better Served in Reflection,'

Attorney George Felos also urged Terri's parents to end their legal quest to keep their daughter alive: "I think their time would be better served in reflection,"

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Posted by richard at 12:57 PM | Comments (7)

Runaway Judiciary

Congress is allowed to "intervene and guide or control the exercise of the courts' discretion"--except when it comes to Terri Schiavo. - Hugh Hewitt (HT: La Shawn Barber) So how about a Republican governor's sending in the National Guard to... [more]

Posted by tim at 12:22 PM | Comments (1)

Gov. Jeb Bush - Take Action Now (please)

Governor Bush's email: jeb.bush@myflorida.com Phone: 850-488-4441 Fax: 850-487-0801 As commenter Sirena said, Be polite, don't cuss or swear, and plead for him to get her... Beth writes, Appeal to Governor Bush with gratitude for his respect for life and his... [more]

Posted by tim at 11:27 AM | Comments (17)

Bush Faces Showdown at Pinellas Park

Source: The Empire Journal A constitutional showdown looms in Florida today at high noon [more]... [more]

Posted by tim at 11:25 AM | Comments (4)

Five Briefs Say Gov. Bush Has the Legal Authority to Save Terri Schiavo

Posted on the internet are five legal briefs that explain to Govenor Jeb Bush that he has the legal authority to save Terri Schiavo. In an effort to save Florida citizen, Terri Schindler-Schiavo from a court ordered death by starvation,... [more]

Posted by tim at 11:19 AM

Supreme Court Declines Schindler Request - Call Jeb Bush

From the Associated Press:The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to order Terri Schiavo's feeding tube reinserted, rejecting a desperate appeal by her parents to keep their severely brain-damaged daughter alive. The decision, announced in a terse one-page order, marked the... [more]

Posted by tim at 10:31 AM | Comments (139)

The whole Terri Schiavo story

The little-publicized nuances of her 15-year saga often get lost amid the smoldering, post-election political warfare reignited by the intervention of Congress on behalf of Terri.

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Posted by richard at 10:10 AM | Comments (1)

Getting Elected Blogline: "And the Crowd Said Crucify"

Terri Schiavo's life is now in the hands of the Supreme Court. In the meantime, Terri's life is slowly slipping away. She is being starved to serve "justice". However, she has committed no crime.

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Posted by richard at 9:50 AM | Comments (5)

National Call For Action: Come to Woodside Now - Go To Washington Now

Terri is about to die. Many are now feeling very frustrated and helpless about what is happening. Let's let the world know how we feel about what our system of injustice has done to an innocent woman.

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Posted by richard at 9:16 AM | Comments (5)

Judge Greer's Latest Abuse of Justice

This article is interesting reading, to say the least.... [more]

Posted by powersthatblog at 9:02 AM | Comments (2)

CSI MEDBLOGS: FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF CT BRAINS TURNS UP NEW ASTOUNDING EVIDENCE

CodeBlueBlog has offered some astounding revelations about Terri. Could Michael Schiavo have caused Terri a second injury in the hospital?

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Posted by richard at 8:53 AM

Fired Nurse Claims Terri Feels Pain

CNSNews.com Senior Staff Writer Jeff Johnson reports that a nurse who worked at the hospice where Terri Schiavo is dying of dehydration and starvation has revealed that Terri feels pain and the nursing staff medicates her for it. As explained... [more]

Posted by tim at 8:50 AM | Comments (2)

Scarborough Country's Passionate Plea For Terri

"We see a beautiful young woman made in the image of God. A God who will not bless this or any country that kills it's weakest or most vulnerable citizens. May God forgive us all."

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Posted by richard at 1:53 AM | Comments (11)

Video: Randall Terry "Judge Greer is Corrupt"

Joe Scarborough's interview with him in which he has a lot to say about Judge George "kill Terri at all costs" Greer.

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Posted by richard at 12:07 AM | Comments (7)

March 23, 2005

Doctor says Terri is Aware and Feels Pain - Updated

In summary, Terri Schiavo demonstrates behaviors in a variety of cognitive domains that call into question the previous neurological diagnosis of persistent vegetative state. Specifically, she has demonstrated behaviors that are context-specific, sustained, and indicative of cerebral cortical processing that, upon careful neurological consideration, would not be expected in a persistent vegetative state

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Posted by tim at 10:50 PM

CSI MEDBLOGS: Does Terri Schiavo have Hydrocephalus ?

THE FEEDING TUBE MUST BE REINSERTED IN ORDER TO GET A NEW CT OF THE BRAIN He has offered the following proposition to Terri Schiavo's legal team today: The single CT image he was able to access at the U... [more]

Posted by richard at 10:31 PM

Video of Carla Sauer on Michael Schiavo: "I want the public to know the truth"

This video was submitted by one Jackson's Junction's readers with the headline "Amazing Video - Schiavo Case".

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Posted by richard at 9:29 PM

Greer Denies DCF Petition - Developing

Judge Greer today denied a petition today from the Department of Children and Families for sealed medical records and protective investigation, according to CNN. But, he didn't stop there. According to CNN, Greer also issued an order that DCF be... [more]

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Contact info for DCF - Updated

Contact info for DCF Lucy D. Hadi, Secretary 1317 Winewood Blvd. Building 1, Room 202 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700 Phone: (850) 487-1111 Update: E-mail address for the Departement of Children and Families;... [more]

Posted by richard at 5:22 PM | TrackBack (4)

Florida Senate Rejects Bill To Save Terri

Breaking: The Florida Senate has rejected the bill that could save Terri Schiavo's life, according to FOX News. Additionally, the 11th District has turned down the Schindler's motion. Call, email, shout, smoke signals, whatever it takes - contact the Governor... [more]

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Admin Note About Comments

Many of you noticed that our site was not accessible for a short time. Apparently it was the sheer volume of comments that overloaded the server and led to the outage. For the time being our comment sections will be... [more]

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ALTERNATIVE PHONE NUMBERS FOR FL. SENATORS:

alternative phone contacts for Fl Senators

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Posted by richard at 4:27 PM | TrackBack (1)

Breaking: DCF and Governor Bush have new information - Going back to Greer

The Governor of Florida, Jeb Bush, just completed a press conference with Tampa Bay media.

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Posted by richard at 3:43 PM | Comments (35)

Fired for Refusing to Remove a Feeding Tube

This message came from a reader: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... [more]

Posted by tim at 3:39 PM

OpEd: Terri's Last Chance - It's time to try giving Terri Schiavo orally administered liquids.

THE CHIPS ARE DOWN. We have had a surfeit of due process. It is now well past time to consider the facts which process has willfully ignored. There is no reason, medical, moral, or legal, to refrain from an attempt to provide Terri Schiavo with orally administered liquids.

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Posted by richard at 2:32 PM | Comments (29)

Terri is No Different than My Child

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... [more]

Posted by tim at 2:20 PM | Comments (17)

Fl Senate Update: Gov. Bush Poised To Act

Gov Bush has agreed that if Senate can come to an agreement in her favor....that he will go in by force and take her and give her food and water.

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Posted by richard at 1:51 PM | Comments (94)

Europeans Reflect on Schiavo Case: Where Florida went wrong for even euthanasia supporters

Dutch laws, like those in Switzerland and Belgium, require that the patient clearly and insistently request death. Schiavo, had she ever requested death should she fall into a vegetative state, did not insist on it.

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Posted by richard at 1:18 PM | Comments (14)

When the Law is Wrong

There was a time when the law of this land said that one must return a man who had escaped into a free state to the man in a slave state that claimed to own him. That was the law... [more]

Posted by dory at 12:59 PM | Comments (23)

Florida Legislature is Able to Help Terri - Action Requested (Updated with emails)

Florida’s House and Senate are considering a dehydration and starvation protection act that would require stronger evidence of informed consent prior to removing assisted food and fluids from an incapacitated patient.

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Posted by tim at 12:40 PM | Comments (34) | TrackBack (7)

Terri Schiavo Videos

Video of Terri Schiavo is compelling because it shows that she responds to and communicates with others. However, the video files are large and, with the media attention on Terri, have caused several sites to exceed their bandwidth limits making... [more]

Posted by tim at 12:30 PM | Comments (4)

Two Readers Who Identify with Terri and Want to Help

Jodi's daughter is fed through a tube.I am 39 yrs old and have a daughter, almost 10 yrs old, who was severely brain damaged at birth. This case with Terri is very close to my heart because of my daughter... [more]

Posted by tim at 12:30 PM | Comments (8)

Demonstrators beginning civil disobedience

Already one being arrested right now for "trespassing," trying to take water to the Hospice. A group of demonstrators are gathered to try to do this as a group... Fox News has live coverage!... [more]

Posted by beth at 11:37 AM | Comments (97)

Purim: A message from the book of Esther that applies to Terri

The significance of this is not lost to Chana Meira at Meira Online as it relates to Terri Schiavo, the result of which will affect the disabled, the elderly, the unwanted, our society, and how we are viewed in the world today.

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Posted by richard at 11:25 AM | Comments (5)

UPDATE from Press Conference

Here's the latest update from the press conference (Still underway? Expect further details later): * Pleaded with Justice Kennedy and the US Supreme Court to "not rush to judgement," hoping for a stay so the case can be fully investigated.... [more]

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