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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.
"Congress can act to ensure a federal court hearing on whether or not Terri will die of starvation and dehydration," said Lori Kehoe, Congressional Liaison for NRLC's Robert Powell Center for Medical Ethics. "A proceeding known as the 'writ of habeas corpus,' which is protected by the U.S. Constitution, has been used for centuries to give a hearing to those whose liberty has been constrained by state courts in violation of the Constitution or federal laws. We call on all citizens to immediately contact their U.S. Senators and Representatives and urge them to support Representative Weldon's bill to amend the Habeas Corpus Act to allow its use when a state court orders denial of food or fluids in cases like Terri's."
Representative Weldon has announced that he will introduce the Incapacitated Person's Legal Protection Act on Tuesday, March 8, 2005.
See National Right to Life and BlogsforTerri for more information.
Posted by tim at March 3, 2005 5:07 PM
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Comments
Terri Schiavo is physically healthy, but is mentally ill like many other people throughhout the world. She is no different. It is a shame that our judicial system is so whacked that legalities would override humanity. It looks like a miracle will have to come along to save this innocent life.
Posted by: Amy at March 20, 2005 2:48 AM
Does Florida have a law against assisted suicide?
If so is the court and Terris' husband assisting her in her suicide?
There may be no recourse as to the removal of the feeding tube, but to deny her food or water by mouth is tantamount to assisting her in suicide.
It is not as if a mechanical device is sustaing her life, but to allow the deprivation of basic nutrition is aiding and abieting suicide.
Posted by: WkEndDad at March 24, 2005 9:12 AM
I am so sad and so ill that we can allow this innocent woman to die a slow, horrible death like starvation.
If she has to die, a death like injection would be better after shes asleep.
We would not do this to a dog. Shame on you Americans who allowed this to happen. This is a tragic, sad, and unbelievable act that we shall not soon forget.
From a heavy-hearted, 42 yr. old American woman.
Posted by: Darla Dee at March 28, 2005 10:20 AM
our thoughts and prayers are with terri and her family god bless and protect with love.please help terri.
Posted by: linda at March 28, 2005 1:47 PM
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