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THE IMPRISONMENT AND EXECUTION OF TERRI SCHINDLER-SCHIAVO

By Jill Cohen Walker, J.D.
March 28, 2005
NewsWithViews.com

I’ve read some devastating articles and news reports that point to the truth about the 15-year imprisonment and slow execution of Terri Schindler-Schiavo, and each one has left me either numb or furious that those who could have saved her life failed to do so. Instead, I heard rhetoric about her alleged medical condition, the quality of her life being too sad to let her live, and her alleged long-ago statement about wishing to die under such circumstances.

This morning I read an e-mail about Masonic rituals and their relation to Terri’s execution by starvation and dehydration, the method most used by Fascists, Nazis and Communists who all scream for justice when a criminal or animal is treated that way. If it’s true, then a heinous new agenda is emerging that is dangerous for all Americans . . . for all peoples of the world. Bear with me, it’s still new and I’m trying to stay focused so I don’t lose what I believe the Good Lord has showed me.

Fifteen years ago, Terri Schindler-Schiavo became incapacitated and disabled. We’ve been told she was bulimic or had some type of eating disorder which led to potassium depletion a heart attack and loss of oxygen to her brain.

Okay, let’s assume that’s true . . . or let’s not. Instead, let’s believe one of Terri’s closest friends who, under oath, stated that Michael and Terri had had a major blowup the night before and a divorce was inevitable. The friend suggested Terri stay with her for the night and Terri didn’t accept the invitation because she believed she was safe. (Had she listened to her friend, would she still be alive and well today?). Possibly, the two argued more the next day and Terri “suddenly collapsed.”

Now, if Terri did have an eating disorder, an argument of great magnitude might have produced a fainting spell or even a collapse, but what if she didn’t have an eating disorder? And how many of us suddenly collapse during an argument, especially when we’re young and healthy?

Then again, argue long and hard enough and any of us could, I suppose, cause harm to another; and if Terri did have an eating disorder, Michael knew just which buttons to push. Michael had to think fast, didn’t he? Terri was rushed (do we know the time frame?) to the hospital and a story about eating disorders was established. Score one for Michael. He was almost out of the woods . . . except for the one witness to the event who he had to keep silent. Yes, I know there’ve been several articles on that issue. But wait . . . just wait . . .

For seven years Michael kept his wife in a virtual prison with no therapy. He forbid her food by mouth and allowed only a feeding tube when he knew his wife could swallow. He didn’t allow visitors, ignored doctors’ orders, scored big in a medical malpractice lawsuit and used almost none of the money for her benefit. He was even kind enough to ask the nurses, “Is she dead yet. Is the bitch dead?” Okay, so now what? . . . .


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The Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation Announces - Terri's Day!
Week of January 28, 2008

Dear Friends,

As you know, on March 31st 2005, my sister Terri was cruelly and needlessly dehydrated to death while my family and millions of supporters stood by, unable to stop her court sanctioned death.

In an effort not to forget Terri, the Foundation along with Father Frank Pavone and Priests For Life announce "International Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Terri Schindler Schiavo, and All of Our Vulnerable Brothers and Sisters" (Terri's Day), to be observed each year on March 31st, the date of Terri's death.

The purpose of this day is to foster education, prayer, and activism regarding discrimination against the disabled, and advocacy for people in situations similar to what Terri and my family faced.

Please click on "Terri's Day" to receive educational and prayer materials that can be used by parishes, disability and pro-life groups and all communities to observe Terri's Day.

As Fr. Pavone said, "Those of us who were with Terri will never forget her life and her death. For the sake of all the vulnerable, it is critically important that those who never knew Terri likewise remember the lessons that God taught us through her."

On behalf of my family, we would like to sincerely thank you for your continued prayers and support.

Sincerely,

Bobby Schindler and the Schindler Family


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