Friday, March 18, 2005
It is Fast and Furious To Save Terri
The action is almost faster that anyone can blog about to save Terri as "zero hour" approaches. Please remember, as unpleasant as it will be if the feeding tube is removed it will take the poor woman some time to die (which is part of the problem here) and there is still an opportunity to act, hope and PRAY. Here's the latest.
Federal legislative efforts failed yesterday and the House adjourned for a recess. In response, a House committee is issuing a subpoena for Terri to appear in front of a congressional committee, which should, we hope, force the medical personnel to leave the tube in until the federal government can fully investigate the matter. The USA Today telling of the story says this:
This story from My Way News is probabaly the best in covering the subpoena in particular
Both the President and the Congressional leadership have issued statements today.
The politics here amaze me. I think the Presdient's statement hits matters absolutely right on the head.
What can you do today?
Federal legislative efforts failed yesterday and the House adjourned for a recess. In response, a House committee is issuing a subpoena for Terri to appear in front of a congressional committee, which should, we hope, force the medical personnel to leave the tube in until the federal government can fully investigate the matter. The USA Today telling of the story says this:
It was not immediately known when the subpoenas would be delivered to Schiavo's hospice and doctors, or whether the Florida health care providers would recognize them. A possible penalty for not recognizing the subpoena is to be held in contempt of Congress, a GOP leadership aide said.The New York Times tells the same story with a very different slant. The passionless manner in which the NYTimes approaches this, as if it is just another congressional debate is a little amazing.
This story from My Way News is probabaly the best in covering the subpoena in particular
Both the President and the Congressional leadership have issued statements today.
The politics here amaze me. I think the Presdient's statement hits matters absolutely right on the head.
Yet in instances like this one, where there are serious questions and substantial doubts, our society, our laws, and our courts should have a presumption in favor of life. Those who live at the mercy of others deserve our special care and concern. It should be our goal as a nation to build a culture of life, where all Americans are valued, welcomed, and protected - and that culture of life must extend to individuals with disabilities.That is so reasonable, it simply says that when there are doubts, err on the side of life -- how can anyone argue with that? And yet there are massive arguements. Apparently some politicians are so in love with the exercise of power that they thrill at the thought of ultimate power, power over life and death. Is there any greater proof that this is a sinful world?
What can you do today?
- Pray - Pray - Pray Pray that the subpoena will be honored. Pray the the federal court in Florida being asking to issue a habeas corpus writ will do so. Pray that people will honor life more than death. Repeat this scripture to yourself and in your prayers over and over: 1 Cor 15:55 - "O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?"
- Contact the Florida State Senate. Blogs for Terri is reporting that it is not too late for legislative action there. This link gives a list of specific Florida State Senators to call. DO IT NOW!
