It is said that Michael Schiavo is acting in the best wishes of his wife; that dying is what she would want. Here is an ABC News story regarding the reinstatement of her feeding tube in October 2003.
Terri had been without nourishment and hydration for a week. The Governor intervened to have the tube reinstated. Her family was elated and wanted to
"get her a wheelchair and wheel her out in the sun and let her feel the warmth on her face."The report continues:
"That may have to wait, however. The family said Wednesday that they were being denied access to Terri in the hospital based on Michael's orders. Guards posted throughout the hospital kept anyone from visiting her . . . Attorneys for the family were seeking an emergency hearing to gain access to the hospital, but Wednesday night, the judge was undecided about when to hold that hearing."So the husband denies the parents and siblings access to their weakened daughter and sister. That's really what Terri would want? Further, what kind of man would deny his wife's family from being with her in her last moments of life? That's what Terri would want?
Really?!?
For more information on the fight to save Terri Schiavo's life see http://www.terrisfight.org/.
Terri's feeding tube is to be removed on Friday, March 18 at 1 pm EST. The U.S. Congress has introduced the Incapacitated Person's Legal Protection Act (H.R. 1151, S. 539). Call or email your Representative and Senators. From here, you can send a pre-formatted email (Click Act Now).
Florida legislators have proposed a measure directed at preventing Friday's scheduled removal of Terri's feeding tube. The legislation, tentatively scheduled for final votes in the Florida House and Senate as early as Thursday, would block doctors from denying food or water to someone in an incapacitated state with the intention of causing death. Contact Senate President Tom Lee or House Speaker Allan G. Bense.
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