I have nothing more directly to say to the critic. Every credible source that challenges his sweeping assertions is, according to him, a “quack” or a liar or showboating. But the hallowed judge in black robes can do no wrong.
But I will continue to shine some light on testimonies like this one, from the general counsel for the Counsel on Bioethics O. Carter Snead, thanks to K-Lo at The Corner.
Or the sworn affidavit of nurse Carla Iyer, who worked with Terri for 16 months and swore under oath that she was not at all in a vegetative state and that her husband’s consistent demeanor and actions did not reflect those of a concerned caregiver.
Questions to consider:
And tell me that there are no serious concerns here about starving Terri to death.
Update: Kudos to the Rocky Mountain News for defending Congressional intervention in this case and questioning the circuit court judge’s obstinate and needless delay.
Show me credible medical evidence and I can be swayed.
That nurse worked with Terri Schiavo almost 10 years ago, and has had no interaction since. In the intervening 10 years, her brain has turned to froth, literally. This is what is known as a fact. It is an observable, demonstrable fact. Her brain is mush. The nurses observations of Terri’s behavior 10 years ago have very little bearing on the situation today.
And if the purpose of this affadavit, again, is to paint Michael Schiavo as negligent or some sort of very slow-paced murderer, someone should bring charges against him, or at least try and remove his guardianship of Terri. But whether he harmed his wife or not has no bearing on her medical condition today. If Michael is a murderer, Terri’s brain is still froth. Prosecute him, not Terri.
Quite an admission. The nurse’s affidavit conflicts with Michael Schiavo’s claims.
I’m glad you support the efforts to remove her from his custody.
Please link us all to proof of “the observable, demonstrable fact” that Terri’s brain is “froth.”
Until she is out of Michael’s iron-gripped custody, we can’t properly assess her condition. But I’m not prepared to take his word that there is no hope at all for her.
Get Terri out of his custody first. Seek prosecutions later.
But they’re not trying to get custody. Why is that?
I’m not sure what admission you’re referring to. If you’re referring to the nurses medical observations contradicting Michael Schiavo’s claims, they are 10 years old and no longer relevent. If you’re referring to the nurses claims that Michael was running the place and slowly killing his wife, that doesn’t change the fact that she’s dead. Prosecute him, don’t persecute her.
As for the observable, demonstrable facts: doctors testified, under oath, putting their professional credibility on the line, that brain scans show large portions of Terri’s brain have been replaced with spinal fluid. Unless there is someone willing to testify otherwise, thems the facts as far as the law is concerned. And here’s a picture.