Pro-Life Archives
June 13, 2006
The Miracle of Life
Photo: A baby the size of a mobile phone. The child, named Ruby Angel Dunn, was born at 25 weeks and weighed a mere 12.5 ounces at birth:Weighing less than a 1lb at birth, doctors warned her parents Kerry and Craig that she may not survive. And even if Ruby...February 14, 2006
Not so graphic after all
The Herald reversed its prior decision to reject pro-life advertisements:After re-examining the ads that were submitted by Will County Right To Life, The Herald News has decided that the ads will be allowed to run should this group decide to do so. For the record, the original decision to not...February 09, 2006
Embryo Images too Graphic for Newspaper
CNSNews - A pro-life group in Illinois said a local newspaper refused to publish advertisements featuring sonogram images because executives at the paper considered the ads to be "too graphic." When contacted by Cybercast News Service, the advertising manager of the Joliet-based Herald News did not deny using that...December 16, 2005
Blogs4Life Conference!
Blogs4Life is coming on January 23rd, in the morning just before the March for Life in Washington, D.C.! Yes, this is the first annual conference of pro-life bloggers and will feature none other than noted syndicated columnist and NRO Blogger Kathryn Jean Lopez. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals...August 03, 2005
Susan Torres Gives Birth
Susan Torres, who has been on life support since May 7, gave birth to a baby girl today. Despite being born 14 weeks early, there were no complications during delivery and the baby "is doing well," Justin Torres, Susan's brother-in-law, wrote in an e-mail to The Associated Press. The baby,...June 20, 2005
A Lesson from the Life and Death of Terri Schiavo
Amid the ongoing controversies that surround the death of Terri Schiavo is the lesson that our courts and society have taken a low view of human life, one that measures a person’s worth by the scale of the young and healthy [HT: Captain Ed]. The core values of this death...June 14, 2005
United Nations Population Fund May Receive U.S. Funding - Vote Set for Today
The U.S. House could hold a floor vote as early as tonight on an amendment to restore funding for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The Population Research Institute has repeatedly documented the UNFPA's involvement with China's one-child policy. Contact your congressman and let him know what you think...March 31, 2005
Next time it will be easier (that's how it works)
Next time it will be easier. It always is. The tolerance of early-term abortion made it possible to tolerate partial-birth abortion, and to give advanced thinkers a hearing when they advocate outright infanticide. Letting the courts decide such life-and-death issues made it possible for us to let them decide others,...Terri Schindler Schiavo has just died - message from family
According to the Schindler family, Terri Schindler Schiavo has just passed away. The long battle for her life has ended with the United States standing impugned before God that a disabled woman could be publicly starved to death by order of the court. Source: Blogsforterri...March 28, 2005
Most Recent Report from The Hospital Bed: Terry Continues to Communicate
After three visits to Terri Schiavo's hospital bed in the last 24 hours, Sherry Payne, close friend of Terri Shiavo, appeared on MSNBC's Abrahm's Report Monday night. Mrs. Payne indicated that Terri recognized her, interacted with her, tried to speak, was very loud and was the most communicative she had...March 26, 2005
Terri Schiavo Expresses Her Wishes; Attorney and Sister Testify in Court
The following are Terri Schiavo's sister, Suzanne Vitadamo's and Attorney Barbara Weller's sworn testimony submitted to Judge Greer in Pinellas County Court today. Barbara Weller, Esq., is putting her entire professional reputation as an officer of the court on the line. If she is not telling the truth she would...Report: Jeb Bush Tried to Intervene but BACKED DOWN
The Sydney Daily Herald and Miami Herald are reporting that Gov. Jeb Bush tried to seize Terri Schiavo but abandoned the effort when it became clear that local law enforcement officers would resist his efforts. The article states (registration required):...Terri Schiavo Has Not Given Up, Neither Are We, says Attorneys and Family
An All-Writs Petition to the Florida Supreme Court will be filed by David Gibbs on behalf of Bob and Mary Schindler this afternoon. This is an appeal of today's decision by Judge Greer. Source: Schindler press release...March 25, 2005
Gov. Bush Delays, Terri Continues to Starve
Those hoping Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will step forward to save Terri Schiavo from imminent, court-ordered starvation death are likely to be disappointed, based on his comments to a group of reporters following county court Judge George Greer's ruling against the state's effort to take custody of the brain-injured woman...Kennedy Tells Bush to Step-In
The Governor may not disregard that obligation even if a member of the judiciary has ordered otherwise. He is not bound by a court order that is at odds with a constitutional guarantee
Bush Called to Rescue Schiavo
Just to burnish my reputation as a bomb thrower, I think Jeb Bush should give serious thought to storming the Bastille. By that I mean he should think about telling his cops to go over to Terri Schiavo's hospice, go inside, put her on a gurney and load her into...March 24, 2005
The Supreme Court Says 'No' to Terri Schiavo
From the Associated Press:The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to order Terri Schiavo's feeding tube reinserted, rejecting a desperate appeal by her parents to keep their severely brain-damaged daughter alive. The decision, announced in a terse one-page order, marked the end of a dramatic and disheartening four-day dash through the...March 23, 2005
Doctor says Terri is Aware and Feels Pain - Updated
From the NRO: A doctor who has seen Terri Schiavo this month says she seems to be aware of what's going on and appears to feel pain. [pdf file] William Polk Cheshire, Jr., M.D,. M.A, F.A.A.N.is a neurologist practicing the State of Florida who believes that it can be ethically...CSI MEDBLOGS: CODEBLUEBLOG ANALYZES TERRI SCHIAVO'S CT OF THE BRAIN
How could they gage serial brain degeneration without serial follow-up? And by what mechanism would her brain CONTINUE to atrophy? Second, Terri's cerebral cortex has not been replaced by fluid. That is inaccurate. The cortex is thinned and the sulci are enlarged. There is a difference.
Starvation - Approaching Five Days for Terri
As her family petitions a federal appelate court, it is worth remembering that Terri Schiavo has been without sustenance now for over 100 hours and is likely experiencing the effects of starvation described by St. Louis neurologist William Burke.A conscious [cognitively disabled] person would feel it just as you or...BREAKING: COURT RULES AGAINST TERRI
"The Schindlers will be filing an appropriate appeal to save their daughter's life," said Rex Sparklin, an attorney with the law firm representing the parents.
March 22, 2005
Whittemore Declines Schindler Request
Fox News: Judge Whittemore has declined to order reinsertion of Terri Schiavo's feeding tube, as requested by the Schindlers. No further information is available at this time. Update: U.S. District Judge James Whittemore said the 41-year-old woman's parents had not established a "substantial likelihood of success" at trial on the...March 21, 2005
Florida Legislature is Still Able to Help Terri
Hugh Hewitt writes that the Florida legislature still has an opportunity to come to the aid of Terri Schiavo:A relief bill was blocked by the state Senate, and at least six Republicans voted against it. Here's a link with the information on the senators who have voted against the measure...NYT Misrepresents Terri Schiavo Legislation
Carl Hulse and David Kirkpatrick report on the Congressional action taken yesterday to allow Terri Schiavo's parents access to the federal courts for a new trial. Unfortunately but predictably, this "news" report contains half-truths, loaded language, and a flat-out falsehood, all of which reveal the biases of the reporters. -...Feed Terri Schiavo Hearing Set for 3pm
See blogsforterri for more information....March 20, 2005
Hang On Terri! Help is on the Way
After a dramatic weekend of numerous ups and downs, the congress passed a bill that could save Terri Schiavo's life... here is the roll call. The Miami Herald Reports,President Bush stood ready at the White House, lawyers stood ready at a Florida courthouse and nurses stood ready at Terri Schiavo's...March 19, 2005
A Must Read - ATTORNEY’S LAST VISIT WITH TERRI SCHIAVO - Updated
The following are Terri Schiavo's sister, Suzanne Vitadamo's and Attorney Barbara Weller's sworn testimony submitted to Judge Greer in Pinellas County Court today. Barbara Weller, Esq., is putting her entire professional reputation as an officer of the court on the line. If she is not telling the truth she would...Urgent Terri Schiavo Action Alert - March 19
This is an urgent congressional action alert from the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) in Washington, D.C., issued Friday, March 18, 2005, at noon EST. For further information, visit the NRLC website. Please forward this message to your own lists. URGE SENATORS, REPRESENTATIVES TO RESOLVE DIFFERENCES, PASS 'TERRI'S LAW'...Medical Facts About Terri Schiavo
Many people have referred to the "medical evidence" that Terri has little to no brain matter remaining. FACT: The only way to determine such a thing accurately is with an MRI or PET scan. Neither have been done, and they have been disallowed in her case per Michael Schiavo's instructions....March 18, 2005
Terri Schiavo Starvation Began Today
Earlier today efforts by the U.S. Congress to delay the removal of Terri Schiavo's feeding tube failed and, per the order of Florida Judge George Geer, her health care providers began to withhold food and water. It was Jodie Centonze who informed the media that Terri's tube was been removed....Congressional Probe Called As Schiavo Death Deadline Looms
In an extraordinary move just hours before the court-imposed death order of Terri Schindler-Schiavo is to take effect, a Congressional investigation into the case has been opened and members of Congress were asking a U.S. Attorney in Washington for a temporary restraining order to be issued by a federal judge...Terri Schiavo Update March 18
By court order, the forced starvation of Terri Schiavo is scheduled to begin today at 1 pm est. Although there are many different organizations and government officials who are working around the clock to intervene, Terri is in imminent danger. BlogsforTerri provides two main action items for Terri's supporters: Call...Legal Maneuvering to Save Terri Schiavo
In a last-ditch effort to save Terri Schiavo's life, a House committee plans to issue subpoenas Friday to stop doctors from removing the severely brain-damaged woman's feeding tube.
March 17, 2005
Fast and Pray for Terri Schiavo - March 18
Bryan at The Narrow posts a reminder that tomorrow March 18th is a Day of Fasting and Prayer for Terri. He writes, "Whether or not the Legislation before Congress passes and her life is spared, I feel we should continue with everything as planned. It would then of course change...DCA Says No, Lawmakers Prepare to Save Schiavo
As Florida legislators compromised on a bill aimed at saving the life of Terri Schindler-Schiavo, the Second District Court of Appeals in Lakeland refused to grant a stay in the death order issued by Sixth Circuit Court Judge George W. Greer.
March 16, 2005
Why Hasn’t an MRI been done for Terri?
Almost 50 neurologists all say the same thing: Terri should be reevaluated, Terri should be reexamined, and there are grave doubts as to the accuracy of Terri’s diagnosis of PVS
Starvation, Torture and Terri Schiavo
Last night Michael Schiavo and his attorney, George Felos, appeared on Nightline to discuss their bid to withhold nourishment and hydration from Terri Schiavo for the purpose of ending her life. Michael’s statements included the following assertionsTerry will not be starved to death. Her nutrition and hydration will be taken...March 15, 2005
Population Research Institute's Statement on Terri Schiavo
By Joseph A. D'Agostino It’s an odd world in which a disabled Florida woman can be killed by a method outlawed as too cruel for animals, and in which she is not covered by the habeas corpus protections granted to murderers. When it comes to federal legal protection, Terri Schiavo...Kate Adamson and Terri Schiavo
Yesterday I wrote about Kate Adamson, a woman who at one time was in a coma and had her feeding tube "removed" similar to what is planned for Terri Schiavo this Friday. Instead of being unconscious as the doctors believed she was aware of everything and lived to write a...March 14, 2005
A Call to Prayer and Fasting by The Narrow
Byran's latest call to prayer and fasting for Terri Schiavo follows....Kate Adamson Fights for Terri Schiavo
Kate Adamson is the mother of two who suffered a double brain stem stroke and was in a coma for 70 days. She was completely unresponsive to stimuli and was diagnosed as being in a persistent vegetative state. Doctors finally pulled her feeding tube and, for eight days, she lay...March 07, 2005
Day of Fasting for Terri Schiavo
I'm joining Bryan at The Narrow and Stacy at MediaSoul for a day of fasting and prayer for Terri Schiavo [click here]. Bryan writes, "This could be very powerful if we all participate. This Friday, March 11th will mark one week until the feeding tube is to be removed. Let's...March 03, 2005
Congress, Save Terri Schindler-Schiavo!
The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) is calling on Congress to enact a bill to be introduced by Representative Dave Weldon, M.D. (R-Fl-15) that would give the Schindler family access to a federal court to argue for the life of their daughter, Terri Schindler-Schiavo....February 28, 2005
Michael Reagan and Legalized Murder
Unless Florida courts or the U.S. Supreme Court reverse themselves, Michael Schiavo will be allowed to kill his wife, Terri, and do it in the most horrific way....The Next Step: Terri Schiavo Ad in USA Today
From: BlogsForTerri Having just completed our first fire across the bow of the mainstream media via our BlogsforTerri ad in the Tampa Tribune, we are now preparing to place an ad in the "USA Today" on Friday week. That day has been chosen for both maximum readership and also timing...February 26, 2005
St. Petersburg Times Endorses Starving Terri
The St. Petersburg Times published an editorial today calling for Florida officials to stay out of the case involving Terri Schiavo. In doing so, the paper has callously endorsed the purposeful starvation of a living, responsive and otherwise healthy individual who has suffered brain damage. The Times labels those it...February 23, 2005
Video Shows Terri Schiavo Laughing, Responding
Is Terri Schiavo in a persistent vegetative state? Is she brain dead? You decide If you remain unconvinced here are video clips clearly showing that Terri Schiavo is responsive and not in a "permanent vegetative state" as claimed by her husband, Michael and his attorney: Terri watching a balloon Terri's...February 21, 2005
Terri Schiavo - Action is Needed
St. Petersburg Times -- The dramatic legal battle over the life of a severely disabled woman hinges Tuesday on what, if any, instructions a Florida appeals court gives on when her feeding tube can be removed and her death can begin. Tomorrow (Feb. 22), at 1 pm est, Terri Schiavo's...February 19, 2005
Terri Schiavo's Value is God Given
The story of Terri Schiavo, a Florida woman who suffered brain damage in 1990, has been sensationalized following the efforts of her husband to euthanize her through starvation. Many bloggers, including me, are swarming to her defense and writing substantial, influential and beneficial articles that generally fall into the following...February 17, 2005
Try Seeing through Terri Schiavo's Eyes
"I see a flash of colors and the vague outlines of faces. I hear the voices of Mom and Dad as they talk to me, trying to get me to respond. Oh, God, I’m trying so hard to respond. I feel like I’m floating in a murky bubble with no...February 15, 2005
Does Michael Schiavo Know What Terri Wanted? Does He Care?
Michael Schiavo has publicly stated that his goal in withholding treatment from his wife and removing her feeding tube (leading to death-by-starvation) is in accord with her wishes. He has testified that he loves his wife and is doing what she wanted. However, both legal records and Michael’s actions seem...Why Blog for Terri Schiavo?
Late last year, Hugh Hewitt wrote in The Blog,There was no shared plan of attack among the blogs. There was no coordination between them and their allies in talk radio and a few corners of MSM such as FOX News. There was, however, a network and there was an understanding...When the Strong Protect the Weak
It is time for the strong to support the family of Terri Schiavo in the quest to keep her from a court-mandated death. It is time for the strong to provide a vocal and public bulwark of defense against the death culture that undergirds and finances Mr. Schiavo in his quest to kill his wife.