Husband protests video showing alert Terri

WorldNetDaily.com ^ | Wednesday, October, 15, 2003

[JohnHuang2]

As Terri Schindler-Schiavo faces forced removal today of the feeding tube that sustains her life, lawyers for her husband are ordering her parents to hand over a videotape distributed yesterday as evidence she is not in a "persistent vegetative state."

Terri's father, Robert Schindler, admitted the tape was made surreptitiously, in violation of a court order by Pinellas-Pasco County, Fla., Circuit Judge George Greer.

Bob Schindler at press conference yesterday (photo: Gary McCullough, Christian Communication Network)

The video, which shows Terri laughing and trying to speak, also indicates attempts at rehabilitative therapy, also banned by the court.

But Schindler says he is willing to risk jail because of his conviction that anyone who watches the tape will realize his daughter is not in the comatose condition her husband Michael Schiavo and his attorneys portray.

"I went in with the camera because I expected Terri to be dying very shortly, and I wanted to bring the truth out," Schindler told reporters yesterday. "What happens, happens."

Michael Schiavo's attorney Deborah Bushnell immediately responded to announcement of the videotape's release, warning that if it is distributed, the Schindler family "will not be allowed to visit Terri unless [Schiavo] or his representative is present."

Bushnell, in a fax to the Schindler's attorney, Patricia Anderson, also warned Schiavo "may seek other remedies from the court, as appropriate."

Gary McCullough, a media consultant who helped distribute the tape, said copies were given to about 10 media outlets. The Schindlers hope Gov. Jeb Bush will take notice and intervene on Terri's behalf.

Yesterday, Bush's spokesman said the governor, who had sent a letter to Judge Greer and filed a friend-of-the-court brief, can do nothing more to save Terri's life, insisting the outcome is in the hands of the court.

Schindler distributed the video at a press conference yesterday in which he revealed Terri tried to convey to him she did not want to die, by bolting upright and trying to get out of her chair when told she might be killed.

As WorldNetDaily reported, Robert and Mary Schindler have been locked in a decade-long legal struggle with their son-in-law over the care and custody of their daughter, who suffered massive brain damage when she collapsed at her home 13 years ago under unexplained circumstances at the age of 26.

Five years ago, Schiavo petitioned the court for permission to remove his wife's feeding tube, claiming she is in a "persistent vegetative state" and had told him years ago she would not want to be kept alive "by tubes" and "artificial" means. Although Terri breathes on her own and maintains her own blood pressure, she requires a simple tube into her abdomen to her stomach for nourishment and hydration.

Judge Greer has ordered the tube removed at 2 p.m. today. Doctors believe if Terry is not fed by other means, she we die in about two weeks.

Terri responding to her mother in older video available on terrisfight.org

Another videotape of Terri was introduced at the initial trial in January 2000. It was shown on television news, and three doctors who saw it contacted Robert Schindler saying that they did not believe his daughter was in a persistent vegetative state, but that they wanted to examine her to be sure.

After examining Terri, all three physicians said they believed she had the ability to swallow because she was not drooling. Affidavits were sent to Greer requesting him to allow a swallowing test, which he summarily denied.

At the time, Michael Schiavo was furious about the video and doctor visit. In response to his demands, Greer issued an order banning further videotaping and any still photography, and a list of "approved" visitors was drawn up.

Protester at Woodside Hospice in Pinellas Park, Fla. (photo: Gary McCullough, Christian Communication Network)

Meanwhile, a round-the-clock prayer vigil and protest that began Monday continues outside the Woodside Hospice in Pinellas Park, Fla., where Terri resides.

Renowned author, artist and disability advocate Joni Eareckson Tada has joined Operation Rescue founder Randall Terry in an effort to draw attention to Terri's plight.

Legal documents and information on Terri's case are posted on the family's website.

[JohnHuang2]

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[Dajjal]

Pro-Life bump

[TheDon]

What a nightmare all around. We really can't be get the rest of the story on this one. It seems rather bizarre for a judge to take the word of someone who will benefit financially, that Terri expressed a wish to not be kept alive under these circumstances, even if it is the husband.

[djreece]

May God in Heaven stop this tyrannical judge who is playing god.

Praying for Terri and her family bump.

[HitmanLV]

Husband protests video showing alert Terri

Can't let the truth out, you know...

[Roscoe]

ggreer@co.pinellas.fl.us

[fishbabe]

was this monster elected by the people or did the nazi pigs put him there?????this is how a true liberal behaves against the weak!!!!!!!

[fishbabe]

was this monster elected by the people or did the nazi pigs put him there?????this is how a true liberal behaves against the weak!!!!!!!

[T'wit]

>> Schiavo "may seek other remedies from the court, as appropriate."

Murdering their daughter isn't enough?

[nickcarraway]

Real Headline: Killer Protests Evidence of His Crime

[nickcarraway]

ping

[Skooz]

This is INSANE!!!!!

[Skooz]

Michael Schiavo's attorney Deborah Bushnell immediately responded to announcement of the videotape's release, warning that if it is distributed, the Schindler family "will not be allowed to visit Terri unless [Schiavo] or his representative is present."

I would like to see the lawyer that would keep me from my very sick daughter in her hospital room.

[hopespringseternal]

I would like to see the lawyer that would keep me from my very sick daughter in her hospital room.

Unless she is under armed guard, why don't they abscond her across the border into a state with a friendly governor/courts?

[expatguy]

A sad day when we start killing people because they are retarded.

[isrul]

I was saddened and disgusted to find out that there wereonly about a dozen or so people at the vigil. There should be at least a couple of thousand and they should be preventing the vermin Schiavo and his demonic minions from entering this obscene house of death. Is there nothing that will move people to righteous action? Can we not even manage this totally justified act of civil disobedience?

[GailA]

The judge is a slick willie appointee.

Why can't the animal cruelty laws be applied in this case? Originally they were used to begin what are today's child abuse laws. Where is PETA? Where are the compassionate liberals like BS? Where are the anti-death penalty crew?

We don't even put down sick animals, much less convicted killers in so INHUMAN a way.

[ArrogantBustard]

This is INSANE!!!!!

Demonic Evil is more like. This so-called "judge", the ghoul of an attorney, and the disgrace to manhood Schiavo would have gotten along just fine in Germany, ca 1940. Lebens unwertes leben?

[fishbabe]

thank you for the information.....

[Orlando]

This is pure MURDER !, Cold-blooded MURDER !,
Where are the radical feminists BIG mouths of N.O.W.
when you need ???

President Bush needs to step-up and stop this murder.
This Federal Judge needs to be tested for drug use,
or investigated....

Please stop this....It's evil 100% against this poor
disable women and family, and us all.....

Contact the White House...I did and will con't...


http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact

[Twinkie]

On a radio talk show yesterday, the host stated that
Terri's "husband" was living with another woman at the
present time and had sired a child with her. I assume
this show would not have stated this without basis.
Anyone else know any more about this aspect of the
case?

[chiefqc]

Where are the radical feminists BIG mouths of N.O.W. when you need ???

Where they always are, supporting the murder of innocents babies by the murder for money crowd.

[Maigrey]

Judgement Day Bump!

[joesnuffy]

Murder most foul by a corrupt black robed thug-dictator
a despicable husband
And Jeb Bush...who being governor could stop it anytime he wished...
she is not like Carla Faye Tucker who was executed for committing murder

This poor women is not only NOT A Crimnal....she is not in the condition the officals who want
to kill her say she is...
They are lying in order to kill her...the judge is making murder legal....
and calling it "humanitarian"
The lefties are loving it.....

[dixiegrrl]

Not only has he been calling her his fiance for the last 10 years,She is now pregnant with his 2nd child.

[joesnuffy]

If Jeb Bush had any ballz

He would intervene on the behalf of life...

The left will scream about the "rule of law" etc etc etc..they always do when it suits their purpose..The left cares nought for the rule of law or any other kind of rule except their own

Perhaps the Repubbies are thinking that if Terri is killed by a leftie activist thug that in the next election many voters will be so disgusted with the left- they will vote Republican?

I dont know for a fact what Gov Bush is thinkng.. but I do know how mercenary politicians can be...

but to sacrifice an innocent women for any political concerns is a sign of weak leadership imo

Bush needs to step in...it is after all HIS state he is the highest offical...

He ought to be the kind of leader who says that right is right and wrong is wrong...and do the right thing regardless of the consequences to his carreer...

In fact if the people of Florida would rather have a governor that would allow such a travesty of justice to occur on his watch..and would punish him at the ballot box for doing the right thing...

Then that governor should tell the people of Florida to take the job and shove it...

But then when one is thinking more about one's long term political concerns or the political concerns of one's family instead of doing the right thing...

Perhaps one should consider another carreer...I hope Gov Bush

Steps Up To The Plate - Before It's Too Late

IMO

[Maelstrom]

Kidnapping is a crime.

[Orlando]

Does anybody know the bio on this judge ?
Is he a federal judge or state judge ?
Democrat or republican ?

[hopespringseternal]

Kidnapping is a crime.

Isn't kidnapping a federal crime? If things are as they have been presented here, then one of the key problems in this case is Florida's kangaroo court system.

[Orlando]

forget it, sorry...state judge

[syriacus]

Thanks for the update, JohnHuang2.

Memo: Judge George W. Greer
Today, when you go on one of
your physical fitness runs,
why not jog by Terri's room
and ask her
if she wants to be starved?

[PleaseNoMore]

I watched the attorney Felos on The Morning Show this AM. He sickened me. He stated that twenty judges had ruled that Terri is in a PVS. He also stated that research has shown that her death will be painless. He is a lying scumbag. Someone HAS to do something...It is so frustrating to feel so helpless and to see these evil people do this to an innocent woman under the protection of the courts.

[Orlando]

10 years,hmmmmm!
Isn't that same time period terri had her so-call
accident ?

The FBI needs to enter into this situation, might of been a possible __________attempt,but it failed? There seen to be a possible motive here. hmmmm.

[dixiegrrl]

I think that her "accident" was 13 years ago. I also think it was a _______ attempt! I wish someone would step up and say enough is enough and really investigate this case and stop that
monster from really killing his wife. This is the time for a major miracle.

[dixiegrrl]

He is a "Surprise" ....... Democrat!

[fatidic]

Psalm 37 should give you some comfort. I share your sense of helplessness so we must be girded for action. Onward Christian soldiers!

[shhrubbery!]

It seems rather bizarre for a judge to take the word of someone who will benefit financially, that Terri expressed a wish to not be kept alive under these circumstances

I don't know whether it's true anymore that Schiavo will benefit financially from Terri's death. I do believe that was part of his initial motivation to have her killed, though.

In any case, it's probably Schiavo's lawyer who stands to benefit most.

That said, there's still a major motivation for Schiavo to want Terri dead: SAVING FACE.

This creep thinks that with Terri gone, no one will ever again have the chance to prove that Terri could be rehabilitated.

Prayers going out for Terri and her loving parents.

[mtbopfuyn]

Michael Schiavo's attorney Deborah Bushnell immediately responded to announcement of the videotape's release, warning that if it is distributed, the Schindler family "will not be allowed to visit Terri unless [Schiavo] or his representative is present."

Release the tape! Let JEB and the world know the truth. I've tried staying out of this discussion because I wasn't told by Terri herself what she wants nor have I been an eye witness to her physical state. However with that warning, it's very suspicious the husband is lying. If the parents don't release it then there's nothing to see or the parents aren't doing all they can for their daughter.

[shhrubbery!]

Release the tape! ...If the parents don't release it then there's nothing to see or the parents aren't doing all they can for their daughter.

The article is a little hard to follow, but my understanding is that the tape HAS been released:

Gary McCullough, a media consultant who helped distribute the tape, said copies were given to about 10 media outlets... Schindler distributed the video at a press conference yesterday...

[Darnright]

"Felos on The Morning Show this AM. He sickened me. He stated that twenty judges had ruled that Terri is in a PVS. He also stated that research has shown that her death will be painless."

How in blazes can there be research that shows death by starvation/dehydration is painless? Felos stuck his foot in his mouth, IMHO, as he said nothing about Terri not being able to feel pain.

This court has acted in the most inhumane manner not only toward Terri, but toward her parents. Withholding contact if the parents don't tow the line desired by Schiavo, Felos and Greer. Heaven forbid the public be shown videos of Terri interacting with her surroundings. Why, people might just catch on to what they are really doing, murdering the most helpless of us.

I sincerely hope they are tortured by their subconcious guilt for the rest of their lives.

[PleaseNoMore]

He explained it saying something along the lies that she wouldn't be starvng to death. That she would be losing essential electrolytes and that is painless. I was yelling at the screen asking HOW DUMB DO YOU THINK PEOPLE ARE? I wanted to ... never mind, I can't say it.

[ASA Vet]

This creep thinks that with Terri gone

If the "creep" was gone wouldn't one of the parents become next of kin?

[Xenalyte]

Unless she is under armed guard, why don't they abscond her across the border into a state with a friendly governor/courts?

I know more than a few FReepers who'd be up for a commando rescue.

[Xenalyte]

That's true, and he's expecting another child with the skank - I mean relatively new honey.

[scouse]

Unalienable=Inalienable: Incapable of being alienated, surrendered or transferred.

What happened to this woman's "Inalienable" right to life? Also, is not the manner in which she is being killed; "Cruel and Inhuman"?

[PleaseNoMore]

Where are they? I hope they are preparing to move soon.