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| Haven't been on here forever - decided to finalize the launch of my new blog
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| CONNECTED: America The Terri Schiavo Case American's respond to the latest developments in the Terri Schiavo case Over
the past two weeks as this very contreversial issue has unfolded, you
have been sounding offeither through instant messenger, or e-mail.
Here's some of your opinions.
Hannah from Florida says the parents in this case are selfish and
don't want to cope with . However, she also says starvation is
cruel. She also states that this is no issue for Congress to get
involved in.
1990: On February 25, Terry Schiavo, 26, collapses in her
home from what doctors believe is a potassium imbalance. Oxygen flow to
her brain is interrupted for about five minutes, causing permanent
damage. A court rules that she is incapacitated and her husband,
Michael Schiavo, is appointed as her legal guardian.
1992: A jury in Pinellas County, Florida, awards $1
million in a malpractice judgment; $700,000 of that is placed into a
trust fund to pay for Terri's care.
1993: In February, Terri's parents, Bob and Mary
Schindler, fall out with Michael Schiavo and begin to schedule their
visits to Terri on different days. The Schindlers later try and fail to
have Michael removed as Terri's guardian.
1998: Michael petitions a court to have his wife's feeding tube removed.
2000: In February, Judge George W. Greer rules that Terri's feeding tube can be removed.
2001: The feeding tube is removed on April 24, but
reinserted two days later after a ruling by Circuit Court Judge Frank
Quesada. In October, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals issues an
indefinite stay while it hears the case.
2002: In a week of appeals and court hearings, three
doctors -- two chosen by Michael Schiavo and one chosen by the court --
testify that Terri is in a persistent vegetative state without hope of
recovery. Two doctors chosen by her parents say that she can recover.
In November, Greer rules the feeding tube can be removed in January
2003, but stays that order in December pending another appeal.
2003: On Greer's order, after his previous ruling is
upheld, Terri's feeding tube is removed for the second time on October
15. Six days later, the Florida Legislature passes "Terri's Law,"
allowing Florida Gov. Jeb Bush to stay the judge's order and direct
that the feeding tube be reinserted. Bush issues that stay two hours
later.
2004: The Florida Supreme Court declares "Terri's Law" unconstitutional. Gov. Bush appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court.
2005: January 24th:
The U.S. Supreme Court rejects Gov. Bush's appeal of the Florida
court's decision. The trial judge then sets a March 18 date for the
removal of the feeding tube.
February 28th: Terri's parents ask Greer to allow a divorce for Terri and Michael and
the appointment of a new guardian. Greer rejects the motion, which is
appealed.
March 16th: The Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal in Lakeland rejects the
parents' appeal, allowing the March 18 removal of the feeding tube to
proceed.
March 18th: A House of Representatives panel issues subpoenas for Schiavo, her
husband and others to appear at a hearing, but the trial judge blocks
the move. The woman's feeding tube is removed. The U.S. Supreme Court
rejects an emergency appeal by the House asking the justices to
intervene.
George Felos, Michael Schiavo's attorney, holds the subpoena served on his client.
March 21st: President Bush signs a bill passed by the House and
Senate that transfers jurisdiction of the case to a U.S. District Court
for a federal judge to review.
March 22nd: U.S. District Judge James Whittemore denies the Schindlers' emergency
request to have the feeding tube reinserted. The Schindlers appeal to
the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Atlanta, Georgia.
Bob Schindler looks on as his attorney, David Gibbs III, speaks to Judge Whittemore on March 21.
March 23rd: The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta denies the Schindlers'
request for an emergency ruling. A late-night appeal is filed with the
U.S. Supreme Court, which has previously declined to hear the case.
Matt Davidson,a calendar clerk for the court of appeals, is flanked by
a court officer and a protester as he holds a copy of Michael Schiavo's
response.
March 24th: The U.S. Supreme court, without further comment, again declines to review the Schiavo case.
In Florida state court, Gov. Bush asks Judge Greer to transfer Terri to
the custody of the state's Department of Children and Families, which
is investigating claims of domestic abuse. Greer denies that request.
March 25th: U.S. District Court Judge James Whittemore, pictured, turns down
another request from the Schindlers for an emergency order to reinsert
their daughter's feeding tube. The Schindlers' lawyers immediately file
with the appeals court in Atlanta, which also rules against reinserting
the tube.
March 26th: Florida Circuit Court Judge George Greer, pictured, turns down an
appeal by the Schindlers to give their daughter fluids so her
responsiveness could be further examined. Late Saturday, the Florida
Supreme Court dismisses -- for the second time in a week -- the
Schindler's bid to have Schiavo's feeding tube reconnected. The
Schindler's lawyer says legal options are running out.
Many of you, however, think Terri Schiavo has a right
to live. In fact that covers most of the people whom I have talked to
on this issue.
As this case continues to unfold, the 11th Circuit Court Of Appeals has
decided to once again hear the case with a 10 judge panel. The parents
of Terri Schiavo want the feeding tube keeping her alive reinserted.
Latest on the condition of Terri Schiavo as it becomes avalible.
Last night, Terri Schiavo's mother made a plea to Michael Schiavo,
Terri's husband. Terri's mother wants him to turn over guardianship to
her citing he has a wife and 2 children with her.
© 2005. SonyGamer29 Media, Inc.
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| The Terri Schiavo Case
Public takes up heated debate
Protestors position more popular than polls indicate
Public opinion polls show only about 35% believe Terri Schiavo's
feeding tube should be reinserted. The question, are these polls
accurate.
This issue is even taking center stage in online chat rooms. The
other day I was on an online chat room discussing American Idol
finalist Carrie Underwood. The debate over Terri Schiavo took center
stage there to. It's truly incredible how this issue has connected with
Americans.
1990: On February 25, Terry Schiavo, 26, collapses in her
home from what doctors believe is a potassium imbalance. Oxygen flow to
her brain is interrupted for about five minutes, causing permanent
damage. A court rules that she is incapacitated and her husband,
Michael Schiavo, is appointed as her legal guardian.
1992: A jury in Pinellas County, Florida, awards $1
million in a malpractice judgment; $700,000 of that is placed into a
trust fund to pay for Terri's care.
1993: In February, Terri's parents, Bob and Mary
Schindler, fall out with Michael Schiavo and begin to schedule their
visits to Terri on different days. The Schindlers later try and fail to
have Michael removed as Terri's guardian.
1998: Michael petitions a court to have his wife's feeding tube removed.
2000: In February, Judge George W. Greer rules that Terri's feeding tube can be removed.
2001: The feeding tube is removed on April 24, but
reinserted two days later after a ruling by Circuit Court Judge Frank
Quesada. In October, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals issues an
indefinite stay while it hears the case.
2002: In a week of appeals and court hearings, three
doctors -- two chosen by Michael Schiavo and one chosen by the court --
testify that Terri is in a persistent vegetative state without hope of
recovery. Two doctors chosen by her parents say that she can recover.
In November, Greer rules the feeding tube can be removed in January
2003, but stays that order in December pending another appeal.
2003: On Greer's order, after his previous ruling is
upheld, Terri's feeding tube is removed for the second time on October
15. Six days later, the Florida Legislature passes "Terri's Law,"
allowing Florida Gov. Jeb Bush to stay the judge's order and direct
that the feeding tube be reinserted. Bush issues that stay two hours
later.
2004: The Florida Supreme Court declares "Terri's Law" unconstitutional. Gov. Bush appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court.
2005: January 24th:
The U.S. Supreme Court rejects Gov. Bush's appeal of the Florida
court's decision. The trial judge then sets a March 18 date for the
removal of the feeding tube.
February 28th: Terri's parents ask Greer to allow a divorce for Terri and Michael and
the appointment of a new guardian. Greer rejects the motion, which is
appealed.
March 16th: The Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal in Lakeland rejects the
parents' appeal, allowing the March 18 removal of the feeding tube to
proceed.
March 18th: A House of Representatives panel issues subpoenas for Schiavo, her
husband and others to appear at a hearing, but the trial judge blocks
the move. The woman's feeding tube is removed. The U.S. Supreme Court
rejects an emergency appeal by the House asking the justices to
intervene.
George Felos, Michael Schiavo's attorney, holds the subpoena served on his client.
March 21st: President Bush signs a bill passed by the House and
Senate that transfers jurisdiction of the case to a U.S. District Court
for a federal judge to review.
March 22nd: U.S. District Judge James Whittemore denies the Schindlers' emergency
request to have the feeding tube reinserted. The Schindlers appeal to
the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Atlanta, Georgia.
Bob Schindler looks on as his attorney, David Gibbs III, speaks to Judge Whittemore on March 21.
March 23rd: The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta denies the Schindlers'
request for an emergency ruling. A late-night appeal is filed with the
U.S. Supreme Court, which has previously declined to hear the case.
Matt Davidson,a calendar clerk for the court of appeals, is flanked by
a court officer and a protester as he holds a copy of Michael Schiavo's
response.
March 24th: The U.S. Supreme court, without further comment, again declines to review the Schiavo case.
In Florida state court, Gov. Bush asks Judge Greer to transfer Terri to
the custody of the state's Department of Children and Families, which
is investigating claims of domestic abuse. Greer denies that request.
March 25th: U.S. District Court Judge James Whittemore, pictured, turns down
another request from the Schindlers for an emergency order to reinsert
their daughter's feeding tube. The Schindlers' lawyers immediately file
with the appeals court in Atlanta, which also rules against reinserting
the tube.
March 26th: Florida Circuit Court Judge George Greer, pictured, turns down an
appeal by the Schindlers to give their daughter fluids so her
responsiveness could be further examined. Late Saturday, the Florida
Supreme Court dismisses -- for the second time in a week -- the
Schindler's bid to have Schiavo's feeding tube reconnected. The
Schindler's lawyer says legal options are running out.
Most people I talk to think Terri Shiavo shouldn't be starving to
death. Her right to die, however, some agree she should be able to die.
Starvation is what's at the issue though. Why not leathal injection?
There's clearly a sense among conservatives and pro-life Christains that Terri Shiavo should have a chance to live.
Another issue is the husband in this case: Michael Shiavo. Let's look
clearly at the facts. He has remarried since Terri fell into a coma.
He's moving on and only wants to put the axe to her so he can get her
out of his life. Divorce is an option. And why not a funeral, he wants
her cremated immedaetly after she dies - so we can't get an autopsy I'm
presuming.
There's alot of questions that linger but with this woman not being
able to talk and on the brink of life and death, nobody will ever know
the truth.
© 2005. SonyGamer29, Media Inc. | | |
| Terri Schiavo Case: BATTLE IN WASHINGTON Democrats using innocent life for political purposes
The Democratic party remains out of touch with society The
sad case of a Florida woman who's health deteoriatted in the early
1990s now finds itself amogst a bloody battle between Repiblicans and
Democrats in Washington. In a matter of minutes, Congress will continue
heated debates over Florida woman.
The
order to remove Terri Schaivo's feeding tube last week roared like a
lion causing outrage all across the nation. The roar could be heard
even in Congress, which is now taking drastic measures to save the
woman.
1990: On February 25, Terry Schiavo, 26, collapses in her
home from what doctors believe is a potassium imbalance. Oxygen flow to
her brain is interrupted for about five minutes, causing permanent
damage. A court rules that she is incapacitated and her husband,
Michael Schiavo, is appointed as her legal guardian.
1992: A jury in Pinellas County, Florida, awards $1
million in a malpractice judgment; $700,000 of that is placed into a
trust fund to pay for Terri's care.
1993: In February, Terri's parents, Bob and Mary
Schindler, fall out with Michael Schiavo and begin to schedule their
visits to Terri on different days. The Schindlers later try and fail to
have Michael removed as Terri's guardian.
1998: Michael petitions a court to have his wife's feeding tube removed.
2000: In February, Judge George W. Greer rules that Terri's feeding tube can be removed.
2001: The feeding tube is removed on April 24, but
reinserted two days later after a ruling by Circuit Court Judge Frank
Quesada. In October, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals issues an
indefinite stay while it hears the case.
2002: In a week of appeals and court hearings, three
doctors -- two chosen by Michael Schiavo and one chosen by the court --
testify that Terri is in a persistent vegetative state without hope of
recovery. Two doctors chosen by her parents say that she can recover.
In November, Greer rules the feeding tube can be removed in January
2003, but stays that order in December pending another appeal.
2003: On Greer's order, after his previous ruling is
upheld, Terri's feeding tube is removed for the second time on October
15. Six days later, the Florida Legislature passes "Terri's Law,"
allowing Florida Gov. Jeb Bush to stay the judge's order and direct
that the feeding tube be reinserted. Bush issues that stay two hours
later.
2004: The Florida Supreme Court declares "Terri's Law" unconstitutional. Gov. Bush appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court.
2005: In January, the U.S. Supreme Court rejects an appeal of the Florida
court's decision. The date to allow the removal of the feeding tube is
set at March 18.
On that date, members of Congress jump into the fray, issuing
subpoenas and invitations for Schiavo and her husband to appear. The
case judge, however, reinstates an order saying Schiavo's tube was to
be removed "forthwith." Sometime after 1 p.m. Schiavo's feeding tube
was removed, said Suzanne Vitadamo, her sister. It's
so hard to believe that Democrats want to use this issue to gain
political points. In 20 minutes, Democrats are going to be treating
this woman as merely an axe in a toolshed.
This woman has a constitutional right to live. Hell, since nobody
else will say it - I will: Michael Schaivo wants her dead for his own
wellbeing. He's tired of paying the bills. He's been seeing another
woman since 1995 (TEN YEARS AGO). He now resides with her. He's done
with Terri and wants to finish her off to move on with his life.
This husband is no different than a woman who wants to have an
abortion because they made a mistake of having sex at 14. Seeing
Democrats make a political issue and stall this crucial bill really
pisses me off.
It's a judgement day and tonight is the night this Congress can save
an innocent life. A life that is alert, a life that can see contrary to
what Michael Schaivo wants you and I to believe, and a life that
deserves to see another day.
His argument: She wouldn't want to live this life. Well she's
looking at starvation, UNTIL SHE DIES! Is that how this woman should
live her final days.
I'll continue to monitor this situation.
© 2005. SonyGamer29, Media Inc.
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| Some major news to announce: I am preparing to launch a Beta of a new
website and blog with Blogger... This will contain Live Audio of major
events and the latest NASCAR Racing News as well as the Global View.
As you can also see, I have dropped the stylesheet useage on blog
entries personally because it's becoming a pain in the but to use with
RSS, another reason I am looking into going with Blogger by Google.
Also, as you may know I am a music enthusiast therefor I am definently
watching American Idol and now with Lindsey gone, I have a few clear
favorites: Bo Bice and Carly Underwood.
Photo Courtsey: Carrie Underwood Online
Who is Cary Underwood: A 22 year old woman walked onto the during the
auditions for season 4 of American Idol, and that very moment I saw
"Talent" shine across my TV screen. Since then, this farmer-style girl
has impressed many people singing to the tunes of Martina McBride and
other country greats. Although not to the linking of Paula Abdul, Simon
Cowell has also picked young Carrie Underwood as a favorite in this
competition.
You can hear her performances and control the playlist by scrolling down to the bottom of the page.
Watch as American Idol unfolds every Tuesday night on your area FOX affilliatte, check local listings for time and station.
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