Terri's Fight - (Daily Thread/Updates) November 14-18

Various | November 14, 2003 | sweetliberty

[sweetliberty]

(Thread 8 - November 14-18)

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Link back to thread 7 (Nov. 11-14)

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Contained in Thread 7:

Radio interview with one of Michael's ex-girlfriends, transcript from CBS News Sunday Morning - Sunday 11-09-03 (Martha Teischner reports over a series of pre-recorded video clips in this news magazine's lead story...), possible link to collusion in the legal proceedings involving attorney George Felos (representing Michael Schiavo) and the neurologist Dr. Peter Bambakidis (court appointed, independent, examining physician), information on Judge Greer not being a judge, Tiger Bay Club Schiavo Debate Info, Michael Schiavo charged with perjured testimony, Michael Schiavo is this month's "black boot" award winner from conspiracyworld.com, Schiavo case timeline and 2 informative letters to Gov. Bush.

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Ckick on pic for Terri's website

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This thread serves as a place for posting all new general information and references, along with links following Terri's case, plus information on cable news and talk radio shows dealing with the issue, court cases and press releases. This is also the place to post contact information, prayers and general discussion.

If you have something that qualifies as BREAKING NEWS or FRONT PAGE NEWS, please post it on a separate thread in that category in order to give it maximum exposure and then post a link to the article/thread here so that it will be included in the next update of links. Also, if you post links to articles from original sources and there is also a thread on FR, please link to the FR thread. Many original links become corrupt over time and we want to be able to access the information at will.

ATTENTION friends of Terri! I have been asked by the folks in Florida to post the following message:

PLEASE HONOR THIS REQUEST FROM TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA: DO NOT PUT NAME AND TOWN or other personal info of TERRI VOLUNTEERS in public posts on the Terri threads. If in doubt, DELETE THEIR NAME OUT!!! Please do not post personal addresses and phone #s, towns re: Terri's volunteers and her family. PLEASE SEND PEOPLE TO terrisfight.org for the Foundation Address. Thanks.

Many thanks to all of you who are helping keep FReepers and others up to date with information and for all your efforts in making this thread work. All the research, transcripts, prayers and contact information are invaluable. Special thanks to Calpernia for the header graphic.

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Latest threads on Terri's Case:

Terri Schiavo, life insurance, and insurers duty to cancel if beneficiary is trying to kill insured

Governor Sidetracks Schiavo 's Lawsuit

Oregon Bishop Speaks Out in the Case of Terri Schiavo

A thousand words about the Terri Schiavo you never knew

Florida governor, lawmakers defend 'Terri's Law'

Schiavo's case is really about religious right

Roy Moore:Media 'will not print the truth' (While this article isn't only about Terri, Judge Moore does address the issue in this interview)

Remove Dennis Kucinich's Feeding Tube! (Terry Schiavo's Case By Ann Coulter!)

[T'wit]

Many thanks. I wonder what that leg injury is about. "No evidence of myocardial infarction" (heart attack), but we knew that. Note also that the docs recommended intensive rehab.

LD & CJ, in case you didn't see this, and if you're interested.

WC- where in WI? I'm from Tosa.

[pollywog]

Thank you.

[The Red Zone]

GOD will end that nation....

It will devour itself.

[The Red Zone]

Renown is hardly equivalent to infallibility.

[pickyourpoison]

I just read in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune that the 2nd DCA lifted the stay and is allowing Ms's attorney to continue.

Anyone heard anything about this?

[The Red Zone]

So. I guess the sleezebag did come up with a "reason" to put Terri's death train back on the fast track.

[pickyourpoison]

I just can't believe these judges, no compassion at all.
I think they're all sleezes.

[pc93]

Hospice Woodside
6774 102nd Avenue North
Pinellas Park, FL
33782-2909, US

[The Red Zone]

Any sensible people would recoil in horror at the "right to die" being invoked in such a murderous fashion. Even the liberals of 50 years ago would have been aghast and not permitted it.

[Chocolate Rose]

It's true.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - An appeals court Tuesday lifted a stay which blocked a brain-damaged woman's husband's fight with Gov. Jeb Bush over a new law that restored her feeding tube.
The ruling by the 2nd District Court of Appeal in Lakeland is a victory for Michael Schiavo, who has fought his in-laws in court for years for the right to remove the tube, saying his wife, Terri, would not want to be kept alive artificially.

Michael Schiavo's attorney, George Felos, asked the appellate panel Monday to let his constitutional challenge to the new law move forward while Bush takes issue with failing to be served with a formal notice of the lawsuit and in Tallahassee.

The three-judge appellate panel agreed, and also denied a motion filed Friday by Bush's attorneys asking that all proceedings in the case be halted.

"It's very bad news for Terri and good news for the voices of death," said Pat Anderson, an attorney for Bob and Mary Schindler, the parents of Terri Schiavo.

Felos said he was pleased by the prompt ruling.

"I think it's an indication that the court recognizes that fundamental human rights are at stake here," Felos said.

The governor's office had no immediate reaction to the order. Bush's attorneys have until 5 p.m. Wednesday to file papers with their arguments on the constitutionality of new law in Circuit Court in Clearwater.

"The court has forced the governor to stop delaying this case and show up in court and explain why he should be permitted to meddle in this case," said Howard Simon of the American Civil Liberties Union and Michael Schiavo's co-counsel.

Michael Schiavo contends that the hastily passed law that let Bush order reinsertion of Terri Schiavo's feeding tube is unconstitutional because it violates her right to privacy and separation-of-power provisions of the Florida Constitution.

Terri Schiavo suffered severe brain damage in 1990 when her heart temporarily stopped, cutting off oxygen to her brain. Her parents dispute that she is in a vegetative state and believe her condition could improve with therapy.

Florida courts had repeatedly affirmed the right of Michael Schiavo to remove the tube. It was removed for six days when Bush ordered it restored Oct. 21.

Attorneys for the governor insist Felos must serve legal papers as required and argue the lawsuit must be filed in Tallahassee, the seat of state government.

Circuit Judge W. Douglas Baird issued an order Friday to let the lawsuit move ahead, but the appeals court issued a stay hours later on Bush's appeal.

"The governor should not be allowed to hide behind alleged procedural deficiencies to support further delay," Felos wrote.

Bush spokeswoman Alia Faraj said the governor is not trying to delay the case and just wants to ensure Felos follows proper procedure. She said the case should stop completely until procedural questions are settled.

Faraj said Felos is "basically trying to circumvent a lot of rules and procedures that are in place for a reason."

"We can only hope that those who value all of Terri's constitutional rights will give this the most careful consideration, including her rights to enjoy life and not be discriminated on the basis of her disability," Anderson said.

[Chocolate Rose]

It's true.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - An appeals court Tuesday lifted a stay which blocked a brain-damaged woman's husband's fight with Gov. Jeb Bush over a new law that restored her feeding tube.
The ruling by the 2nd District Court of Appeal in Lakeland is a victory for Michael Schiavo, who has fought his in-laws in court for years for the right to remove the tube, saying his wife, Terri, would not want to be kept alive artificially.

Michael Schiavo's attorney, George Felos, asked the appellate panel Monday to let his constitutional challenge to the new law move forward while Bush takes issue with failing to be served with a formal notice of the lawsuit and in Tallahassee.

The three-judge appellate panel agreed, and also denied a motion filed Friday by Bush's attorneys asking that all proceedings in the case be halted.

"It's very bad news for Terri and good news for the voices of death," said Pat Anderson, an attorney for Bob and Mary Schindler, the parents of Terri Schiavo.

Felos said he was pleased by the prompt ruling.

"I think it's an indication that the court recognizes that fundamental human rights are at stake here," Felos said.

The governor's office had no immediate reaction to the order. Bush's attorneys have until 5 p.m. Wednesday to file papers with their arguments on the constitutionality of new law in Circuit Court in Clearwater.

"The court has forced the governor to stop delaying this case and show up in court and explain why he should be permitted to meddle in this case," said Howard Simon of the American Civil Liberties Union and Michael Schiavo's co-counsel.

Michael Schiavo contends that the hastily passed law that let Bush order reinsertion of Terri Schiavo's feeding tube is unconstitutional because it violates her right to privacy and separation-of-power provisions of the Florida Constitution.

Terri Schiavo suffered severe brain damage in 1990 when her heart temporarily stopped, cutting off oxygen to her brain. Her parents dispute that she is in a vegetative state and believe her condition could improve with therapy.

Florida courts had repeatedly affirmed the right of Michael Schiavo to remove the tube. It was removed for six days when Bush ordered it restored Oct. 21.

Attorneys for the governor insist Felos must serve legal papers as required and argue the lawsuit must be filed in Tallahassee, the seat of state government.

Circuit Judge W. Douglas Baird issued an order Friday to let the lawsuit move ahead, but the appeals court issued a stay hours later on Bush's appeal.

"The governor should not be allowed to hide behind alleged procedural deficiencies to support further delay," Felos wrote.

Bush spokeswoman Alia Faraj said the governor is not trying to delay the case and just wants to ensure Felos follows proper procedure. She said the case should stop completely until procedural questions are settled.

Faraj said Felos is "basically trying to circumvent a lot of rules and procedures that are in place for a reason."

"We can only hope that those who value all of Terri's constitutional rights will give this the most careful consideration, including her rights to enjoy life and not be discriminated on the basis of her disability," Anderson said.

[The Red Zone]

"The court has forced the governor to stop delaying this case and show up in court and explain why he should be permitted to meddle in this case," said Howard Simon of the American Civil Liberties Union and Michael Schiavo's co-counsel.

Doublespeak royale? Bush was sued. That's not "meddling." How about the "meddling" of the death ghouls with Terri's even more inalienable right to life?

[pickyourpoison]

It looks like none of these judges are going to do the right thing.
I don't know what this lawyer has on them but he must have pictures and everything.

[sweetliberty]

"couldnt help but notice the excellent research on Terri done in but a few weeks here; please tell me how you did it, in particular some of the connections made between judge, attorney, and the Hospice, as well as connections involving certain community groups in the Tampa/Clearwater area. I would like to find similar information (affiliations, memberships, associates) concerning another judge"

FReepers putting their heads (and skills) together to try and find a solution to a critical issue. Lots of smart folks around here.

[The Red Zone]

What he has is an "in" with Old Scratch himself.

[pickyourpoison]

Does this mean they're taking that feeding tube back out?

[sweetliberty]

"Maybe we should send Larry King a case of Troll-B-Gone?"

ROTFL!

[pickyourpoison]

Old Scratch has found plenty of little imps in Fl. to do his bidding.

[lonevoice]

You're preaching to the choir. Perhaps your post should be directed to those that splatter the Terri threads with prayers, religious quotes and dogma to support their position and attack those that disagree with them.

Maybe you could take up your complaint about prayers on Terri threads with this poster:

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To: oreolady

Well, I think all of you who fought this battle are to be commended. Saving this life and others who may be caught in the same predicament is a great thing. And I pray that it is not too late for Terri. I also know that the battle is far from over, but with your continued diligence and prayers, it can be won.

40 posted on 10/21/2003 3:14 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Conservative by nature... Republican by spirit... Patriot by heart... AND... ANTI-Liberal by GOD!)
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From reviewing your comments page I see that you've been camped out on the Terri's daily threads since November 10th. Prior to that you camped out on the Laci Peterson threads where you claimed to be receiving hate mail in response to all your disruptions there. Did you vacate those threads when the abuse reports about your disruption became overwhelming?

I believe it's understood by everyone on the Terri daily threads that this is an activism thread for the shared purpose of helping Terri Schiavo regain her legal right to not be killed. The regulars on this daily thread have rather civily let it be known to you that your disruption is not welcome, yet you persist in this obssession. By now it should be clear to you that no one on this thread is buying what you're selling, nor will they, in spite of your mighty effort.

Isn't it time for you to move along to topics where your opinions might be better received?

[The Red Zone]

Who knows what warpage lies ahead. Felos' wet dream is that the hurry up hearing ends up with the gavel banged "unconstitutional!" and Terri is starved while the courts take their sweet old time to develop the argument fully. I.e. first the verdict then the trial.