Schiavo right-to-die case captured the attention of the world

Gainsville.com ^ | De. 26, 2005 | MITCH STACY

[robertpaulsen]

"Unfortunately, the only thing we had was the words of her legal husband ..."

... 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.

[robertpaulsen]

"which subsequent tests never proved she had actually suffered."

Correct. She suffered heart failure, not a heart attack.

Your point being ... ?

[steelcurtain]

Very well stated.

[verity]

"Schiavo right to die case captured the attention of the world."

Many things capture the attention of the world to include Michael Jackson, beached whales, etc. That's just the nature of people.

[robertpaulsen]

"The only person who heard this "request" was her "husband" ..."

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.