How dare the Republicans interfere in a family's life like this? Terri has been basically brain-dead for the last 15 years.
The American people are on our side on this one, folks. Actually - that's wrong. They are on Michael Schiavo's side, and most importantly - Terri Schiavo's side. Her husband says he told her she didn't want to be kept alive artificially if she were to be incapacitated in such a manner.
OT: Did you know longstanding CATHOLIC CHURCH doctrine supports Michael Schiavo? (Please ignore the far-right element in the Vatican who are on a power trip, positioning themselves for the inevitable.)
But I digress. Here's a news article - I looked and haven't seen it posted here. Michael Schiavo, a man of courage and dedication, today challenged President Bush and called Tom Delay a 'little slithering snake.'
Mr Schiavo better stay off small planes, as they say. In all seriousness, my heart and prayers go out to this man and Terri and her family. What a horrible situation to have to go through for 15 years.
More below the fold . . .
The Terri Schiavo Case
Schiavo: 'Come down, President Bush'
By WILLIAM R. LEVESQUE, Times Staff Writer (St Petersburg, Fla)
Published March 20, 2005
PINELLAS PARK - Angered by the latest political developments in Washington, Michael Schiavo said Saturday that it isn't just the Florida governor who should visit his wife to learn about the case.
Jeb Bush's brother, President Bush, should visit Terri Schiavo, too, he said.
"Come down, President Bush," Schiavo said in a telephone interview. "Come talk to me. Meet my wife. Talk to my wife and see if you get an answer. Ask her to lift her arm to shake your hand. She won't do it."
She won't, Schiavo said, because she can't.
He made a similar offer to the governor last week, saying lawmakers interferring in his wife's life know nothing about the case. So far, Gov. Bush hasn't responded to the offer.
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Weary after an emotional visit with his wife, Schiavo said he is astonished that politicians want to interfere in such a private matter.
"Instead of worrying about my wife, who was granted her wishes by the state courts the past seven years, they should worry about the pedophiles killing young girls," Schiavo said, referring to a local case. "Why doesn't Congress worry about people not having health insurance? Or the budget? Let's talk about all the children who don't have homes."
He said U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, who is leading a charge to extend Terri Schiavo's life, is a "little slithering snake" pandering for votes.
"To make comments that Terri would want to live, how do they know?" Schiavo said of the members of Congress who want to keep his wife alive.
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"Terri died 15 years ago," Schiavo said, referring to the collapse and cardiac arrest that doctors say virtually destroyed her brain. "It's time for her to be with the Lord like she wanted to be."
A conservative estimate is that 70% to 80% of Americans are on Michael (and Terri) Schiavo's side.
How many of them voted for Bush, Delay, and the like - and how many of them continue to be surprised by their fascist tactics ?
When will they ever learn ?
http://www.sptimes.com/2005/03/20/Tampabay/Schiavo___Come_down__.shtml