Posted on 12/26/2005 4:49:42 PM PST by FairOpinion
As the yearslong battle between Michael Schiavo and Bob and Mary Schindler came to a head in March, the case drew in Congress, the U.S. Supreme Court, the Vatican and the White House. National TV networks chronicled every twist of the hot-button issue.
Michael Schiavo wanted to carry out what he said were his wife's wishes not to be kept alive artificially. The Schindlers disputed their daughter had such end-of-life wishes and had held out hope that she could have improved with therapy. They said she had interacted with them.
The dispute nearly created a constitutional crisis. Congress, the president and Florida lawmakers moved to block the court order that Schiavo's feeding tube be removed. The courts rebuffed political efforts to undermine its authority and the separation of powers.
Terri Schiavo died of dehydration at a Pinellas County hospice on March 31 following the removal of her feeding tube 13 days earlier. Her death came after the courts repeatedly blocked the efforts of the Schindlers, Congress, Gov. Jeb Bush and his older brother, President Bush, to resume her feedings.
For his part, Michael Schiavo didn't stay in the background long, either. In early December he announced that he formed a political action committee to retaliate against politicians who opposed efforts to end his wife's life, particularly House Majority Leader Tom DeLay.
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... and two others. Who testified in a court of law, under oath, under penalty of perjury, and subject to cross-examination.
Based on the corroborating testimony of all three, the judge ruled that he had "clear and convincing" evidence at to Terri's wishes.
Correct. She suffered heart failure, not a heart attack.
Your point being ... ?
Very well stated.
Many things capture the attention of the world to include Michael Jackson, beached whales, etc. That's just the nature of people.
No. Scott Schiavo also heard this along with her best friend, Joan. All three testified to this under oath, in a court of law, under penalty of perjury, and subject to cross examination.
Their testimony presented the judge with "clear and convincing" evidence as to Terri's wishes, the Florida legal standard.
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