Speaker Byrd
RE: Terri Schiavo - IT IS A SETUP.
Wed Oct 22 01:24:11 2003
64.140.158.168

lots more, gotta go now.. talk w/u tomorrow. IT IS A SETUP.
Maryfromfla@aol.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Panzer"
To: Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 8:22 PM
Subject: URGENT REQUEST FOR YOUR PHONE CALLS TO THE GOVERNOR REQUESTING
STATE POLICE PROTECTION FOR TERRI TO ASSURE HER CARE

This is an URGENT Hospice Patients Alliance News Alert October 21, vol
VII, sent out to urge the public to call the Governor of Florida NOW!

- All bedlam breaking loose in Florida
Michael Schiavo fighting in court to make sure Terri dies at hospital!!
Threatening all workers who might help Terri
URGENT UPDATE!!!


We need you to call the Governor of Florida IMMEDIATELY to send in State
Police into the Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FLorida where Terri Schiavo has been
transported. Michael Schiavo is reported to have actually interfered with anyone
providing care for Terri and threatened to sue them. He is suing the Governor. Here is the
update from the local area:

"Terri is in Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater (where Michael works!!!).
There is a hearing going on right now in front of a circuit judge whether the Gov's
injunction stands. Michael is also suing the Governor!! So there is going to be a
show-down between the judicial and legislative areas. .... The local news showed
demonstrators outside the hospital telling the hospital to feed Terri."

and:

"There is a lot of confusion about information right now. One source says
Terri is being hydrated, one says the doctors aren't giving her IVs because of the court.
One says the tube was reinserted at 7 PM." [note from Ron: we do not believe that to
be accurate.] "Michael is at the hospital threatening anyone who helps her. I hope
someone stays with her at all times because of Michael perhaps trying to do something to
her."

Ron P: We have just learned from those closest to the family, that the
first doctor who attempted to insert the IV (intravenous) line to rehydrate Terri was
intimidated by Michael Schiavo and did not insert the IV due to Michael Schiavo's
threats. When it was explained to the hospital staff and doctors that it was the Governor's
order that Terri Schiavo be rehydrated another doctor inserted an IV and that Terri IS
currently getting rehydration starting from about one hour or so ago. In other words, the
hospital realized it would not be in the hospital's best interests to be found to
have violated the Governor's direct order to rehydrate Terri and then have her die!
They reconsidered their actions. In other words, the rehydration was delayed for HOURS due
to Michael Schiavo's actions!

Reports are consistent that Terri IS being rehydrated NOW, finally!

Also, we have reports that attorney for Michael Schiavo, George Felos'
motion or complaint to prevent Terri from being fed was denied by 2 judges.
Attorney for the Schindlers, Pat Anderson, is going to court to make sure Michael Schiavo
is removed as guardian and that he has no say at all as to what happens to Terri!

We are urging you to call the Governor of Florida NOW to have him order
state police protection for Terri, to stand at her side at all times, to assure her
safety from any efforts to harm her or prevent care being provided. The state police are
under the command of the Governor. You can call Governor Jeb Bush at: 850-488-7146
and email him at jeb.bush@myflorida.com

We need your action NOW! Please help!

Ron Panzer
President, Hospice Patients Alliance
http://www.hospicepatients.org

"What I do you cannot do; but what you do, I cannot do.
The needs are great, and none of us, including me, ever do great things.
But we can all do small things, with great love,
and together we can do something wonderful." - Mother Teresa

>-------- Original Message --------
Subject: RE: Terri Schiavo
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 23:09:31 -0500
From: "Speaker Byrd" speakerbyrd@myfloridahousemail.gov
Organization: The Florida House of Representatives
To: APFN@apfn.org


Thank you for contacting me to express your concerns regarding Terri
Schiavo. I value your input on this important matter.

During the past year, the Florida House has faced difficult choices in many
areas. We have crafted legislation regarding the budget, healthcare,
workers’ compensation, and prescription drug relief for Floridians.
Presently, legislation is being considered to address the victims of legal
dehydration and starvation deaths.

Every Floridian has a right to determine their own treatment, and anyone
who has executed an advanced directive has the right to have his or her
instructions carried out. Where there is no disagreement among family
members, present law does not appear to create reasons for legislative
intervention. However, the Terri Schiavo case raises troubling concerns
that the proposed legislation would address.

The bill passed by the House in Special Session “E” on Monday night would
allow the Governor to issue a moratorium to stop contested legal
dehydration and starving deaths in Florida in certain instances. The
moratorium would give the Legislature time to assess our current law.

With our pledge to protect the most vulnerable, I strongly believe that
someone needs to be a voice for the voiceless like Terri Schiavo.

Again, thank you for contacting me. I will take your comments to heart and
give them careful consideration as we address the issue of contested legal
dehydration and starvation cases.

Very truly yours,
Johnnie Byrd
Speaker
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Subject: YOU DID NOT HEAR OUR SHOW?
From: "H2H - PeterK" peterk@highway2health.net
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 23:20:47 -0400
To:Maryfromfla@aol.com

NO MIRACLE _ they got her at the hospital where Michael works
and he is threatening to sue anyone who feeds her.

BIG RIOT GOING ON.

SHE IS IN GREATER DANGER NOW

-----Original Message-----
From: Maryfromfla@aol.com  [mailto:Maryfromfla@aol.com ]
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 11:15 PM
To: peterk@highway2health.net
Subject: Fwd: Terri -"a miracle, an absolute miracle."

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Well, I just called Morton Plant Hospital. I asked them if Terri
Schiavo was being hydrated via IV and the woman said she "could not
give out that information." She asked me to leave my name and phone
number, which I did.

Isn't there any way we can find out if Terri is STILL being
dehydrated to death due to fear of Felos' lawsuit threats?

Lisa Ruby - Commissioned@groupmail.com


--- In ThePowerHour@yahoogroups.com , "Lisa Ruby" Commissioned@groupmail.com
wrote:
> I got this from Rapture Ready:
>
> One report from someone claiming to be on the scene says no- Morton
> Plant Hospital in Clearwater is refusing to re-hydrate her - bowing
to
> lawsuit threats from so-called husband -
>
> From:
>
> >>>
> http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f...s?q=1&&page=101
> >>>
> Kevin,
> They are defying the Governor's order!!!! Hospice and Morton Plant
> Hospital both refused to hydrate her claiming the law passed today
is
> unconstitutional and therefore, they are afraid of being sued.
> Michael Schiavo's attorney is threatening to sue any doctor who
> provides feeding or care to her - this is unbelievable and
> surreal!!!! Terri is still without any food or water and is under
> armed guard! Totally insane - totally evil!!
> In Christ always,
> Debi
> P.S We have a delegate from Washington calling the chief of staff
at
> Morton Plant right now asking them if they have lost their minds....
> >>>
>
> Here is Morton Hospital's phone number: 727-462-7000
> Eleanor is good at calling and knowing just what to say. Eleanor?
>
> Lisa Ruby

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Timeline in the Terri Schiavo case
The Associated Press October 21, 2003
The timeline in the case of Terri Schiavo, who had her feeding tube removed Wednesday after a six-year legal battle between her husband and parents.

_ Feb. 25, 1990: Terri Schiavo collapses in her home. Doctors believe a potassium imbalance caused her heart to stop, temporarily cutting off oxygen to her brain.

_ Nov. 1992: Terri's husband, Michael, wins malpractice suit that accused doctors of misdiagnosing his wife; jury awards more than more than $700,000 for her care, Michael receives an additional $300,000.

_ Feb. 14, 1993: Terri Schiavo's parents, Bob and Mary Schindler, have a falling out with Michael over the malpractice suit money and Terri's care.

_ July 29, 1993: Bob and Mary Schindler file petition to have Michael Schiavo removed as Terri's guardian. The case is later dismissed.

_ May 1998: Michael Schiavo files petition to remove Terri's feeding tube.

_ Feb. 11, 2000: Circuit Judge George W. Greer rules feeding tube can be removed.

_ Jan. 24, 2001: 2nd District Court of Appeal upholds Greer's decision.

_ March 29, 2001: Greer rules feeding tube to be removed April 20.

_ April 18, 2001: Florida Supreme Court refuses to intervene in the case.

_ April 20, 2001: U.S. District Judge Richard Lazzara grants the Schindlers a stay until April 23 to exhaust appeals.

_ April 23, 2001: U.S. Supreme Court refuses to intervene.

_ April 24, 2001: Feeding tube is removed from Terri Schiavo.

_ April 26, 2001: Circuit Judge Frank Quesada orders doctors to reinsert Terri's feeding tube; the Schindlers pursue lawsuit against Michael Schiavo, accusing him of committing perjury by saying his wife did not want to be kept on life support.

_ April 30, 2001: Lawyers for Michael Schiavo file emergency motion with appellate court asking it to order removal of Terri's feeding tube.

_ July 11, 2001: 2nd District Court of Appeal sends case back to Judge Greer.

_ July 18, 2001: Schindlers ask Greer to let their doctors evaluate Terri before making a final decision on removing the feeding tube.

_ Aug. 10, 2001: Greer denies the Schindlers' evaluation request, as well as their request to remove Michael Schiavo as guardian.

_ Sept. 26, 2001: Schindlers' attorneys argue before 2nd District Court of Appeal, citing testimony from seven doctors who say Terri can recover with the right treatment.

_ Oct. 3, 2001: 2nd District Court of Appeal delays removal of feeding tube indefinitely.

_ Oct. 17, 2001: 2nd District Court of Appeal rules that five doctors can examine Terri to determine whether she has any hope of recovery. Two doctors are picked by the Schindlers, two are picked by Michael Schiavo and one is picked by the court.

_ Feb. 13, 2002: Mediation attempts fail; Michael Schiavo again seeks to be allowed to remove Terri's feeding tube.

_ Oct. 12, 2002: Weeklong hearing begins in the case. Three doctors, including the one appointed by the court, testify that Terri is in a persistent, vegetative state with no hope of recovery. The two doctors selected by the Schindlers say she can recover.

_ Nov. 12, 2002: The Schindlers' attorney says medical records suggest Terri's condition may have been brought on by physical abuse, and asks for more time to get more evidence.

_ Nov. 22, 2002: Judge Greer rules that there is no evidence that Terri has any hope of recovery and orders feeding tube to be removed Jan. 3, 2003.

_ Dec. 13, 2002: Judge Greer stays order to remove feeding tube on Jan. 3 until the 2nd District Court of Appeal reviews the case.

_April 4, 2003: Schindlers' attorneys ask Second District Court of Appeal panel to "err on the side of life" and overturn Greer's ruling.

_June 6, 2003: 2nd District Court of Appeal upholds Greer's ruling.

_July 15, 2003: The 2nd District Court of Appeal refuses to rehear the case.

_Aug. 22, 2003: The Florida Supreme Court declines to hear case.

_Sept. 2, 2003: Schindlers take case to federal court seeking judicial intervention.

_Sept. 17, 2003: Judge Greer sets Oct. 15 date for removal of tube.

_Oct. 3, 2003: Attorney General Charlie Crist says he won't get involved in case.

_Oct. 7, 2003: Gov. Jeb Bush files a federal court brief urging Terri Schiavo be kept alive.

_Oct. 10, 2003: U.S. District Judge Lazzara rules he does not have jurisdiction to intervene in case.

_Oct. 13, 2003: Protesters and Schindler family begin 24-hour vigil at Pinellas Park hospice where Terri Schiavo lives.

_Oct. 14, 2003: 2nd District Court of Appeal again refuses to block tube removal; Schindler attorneys declare legal options exhausted.

_Oct. 15, 2003: Doctors remove feeding tube; Bush pledges to search for possible legal options to resume feedings.

_Oct. 17, 2003: Two state courts reject the Schindler's request to reinsert the feeding tube.

_Oct. 20, 2003: The Florida House of Representatives votes to give governor the power to issue a stay in the feeding tube dispute.

_Oct. 21, 2003: The Senate and House agree on legislation allowing Bush to intervene. He signs the bill, then issues an order to reinsert the tube. Morton Plant Hospital begins rehydrating Terri Schiavo, six days after her feeding tube was removed. A judge rejects a request by her husband's attorney to temporarily restrain the governor's order.
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10388484&BRD=2212&PAG=461&dept_id=465812&rfi=6

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Terri Schiavo Hospitalized; Follow Up.
http://www.esearchbox.com/story/prweb,76675.html

Husband of disabled Pinellas County woman withholding information, Hospital caught in the middle

Clearwater, FL -- August, 2003 -- On Wednesday, August 13th, Terri Schiavo was moved from a Hospice facility in Pinellas County to Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida and admitted through the hospital?s Emergency Room. Ms. Schiavo was admitted due to an emergency medical crisis.

A 1996 court order requires Ms. Schiavo?s husband, Michael, to notify her parents upon any change in her medical condition. So far, Mr. Schiavo is not complying. He has instructed the hospital not to discuss Terri?s condition with her parents. He also attempted to bar Ms. Schiavo?s brother and sister from seeing her. As of Saturday evening, all of Ms. Schiavo?s family members have been able to see her.

Attorney George Felos, who represents Michael Schiavo, told local media that he had informed Terri?s family of her condition. However, Mr Felos neglected to state that it was only after attorney Pat Anderson, who represents Bob and Mary Schindler, telephoned him nearly 24 hours after Terri had been moved.

A spokesperson at Morton Plant?s risk management department stated that she was aware of the court order but that the hospital had no authority to enforce it. With the new HIPPA laws, which greatly restrict the release of patient information, the hospital is caught in the middle.

As of Sunday, August 17, 2003, Terri Schiavo?s immediate family still had no word of their daughter?s diagnosis.

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