6th Distric Court Rules on Terri Schiavo's Case

The Weekly Standard ^ | 1/30/04 | Wesley Smith

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Mercy in Florida? Will new court rulings in Florida help save Terri Schiavo's life? Or is "The Rule of Terri's Case" here to stay? by Wesley J. Smith 02/17/2004 12:00:00 AM Increase Font Size Printer-Friendly

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"THE DAMNDEST THING JUST HAPPENED," an early morning caller who is close to the Schiavo case enthused on my voice mail. "The Second District Court of Appeal actually decided to start applying the law."

That would be big news. One of the most outrageous aspects of the Terri Schiavo debacle has been the almost universal adherence by the trial and appellate courts to the "The Rule of Terri's Case," a term coined by attorney Pat Anderson, who represents Terri's folks, Bob and Mary Schindler: "If following a legal procedure will likely result in Terri dying, it will be adhered to. But if a procedure could make that outcome more difficult to attain, it will not be followed."

Judges George W. Greer and W. Douglas Baird, both of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, have consistently applied The Rule of Terri's Case in their respective rulings. (Judge Greer is in charge of the guardianship case, and ordered Terri dehydrated to death. Judge Baird presides over the litigation filed against Gov. Jeb Bush by Terri's guardian Michael Schiavo to declare "Terri's Law" unconstitutional. Terri's Law permitted Bush to intervene and stop Terri's dehydration.)

[Lurker]

WHILE WE ARE ON THE SUBJECT of Michael Schiavo treating Terri as if she were already dead: I recently completed reading his November 19, 1993 deposition. The examination took place after the Schindlers attempted to remove Schiavo as Terri's guardian because he refused to allow the administration of antibiotics to treat a serious infection. After admitting to having been romantically involved with other women during this period, he was asked what he did with Terri's jewelry. He answered:

"Um, I think I took her engagement ring and her--what do you call it--diamond wedding band and made a ring for myself."

Sweet.

Hey Michael, You're a lying, murderous scumbag.

Now sue me.

L

[Aracelis]

WHILE WE ARE ON THE SUBJECT of Michael Schiavo treating Terri as if she were already dead: I recently completed reading his November 19, 1993 deposition. The examination took place after the Schindlers attempted to remove Schiavo as Terri's guardian because he refused to allow the administration of antibiotics to treat a serious infection. After admitting to having been romantically involved with other women during this period, he was asked what he did with Terri's jewelry. He answered:

"Um, I think I took her engagement ring and her--what do you call it--diamond wedding band and made a ring for myself."

Sweet.

This guy just keeps racking up the PR points, doesn't he?

[Aracelis]

lol...GMTA

[Salvation]

Good news?

[jackibutterfly]

OK, you guys - so, what is the LATEST on Terri???

[a5478]

Well, it's not bad news. It is critical that the Florida legislature and Governor Bush and the 6th district court and Bernie McCabe and Mr. Crist the Atty. Gen. received continued communications from interested voters and citizens. That is what gave Terri a second chance and it will be what pushes them forward.

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The good news is that she has a second chance. The bad news is that she is grossly mistreated as a disabled woman. In violation of Florida statutes, she is repeatedly denied treatment and care that is available, by law, to every other disabled individual in Florida. So while the courts and legislatures wangle, Terri continues to fight another battle.

If anyone has the inclination, an email to the Florida Atty. Gen. regarding her care and treatment as a disabled individual would be welcome!

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Here is a link to the daily Terri threads which has more information as it develops.
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1034124/posts?q=1&&page=351