The Schiavo issue

[scaeagles]

You view every situation from the experiences you have in life.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

You view every situation from the experiences you have in life.

And with all due respect, my friend, those experiences can also cloud your judgement. You mentioned many times in this thread that Michael was the only one who stated that she wished to not be kept alive. That just isn't true though. At least 4 other people, including her best friend and close family members said the same thing. You see him as having alterior motives and being creepy but not once was any of that proven in the 20 plus courtroom battles. There was ample time for this to be proven and each time the accusations were found to be without merit. Isn't it possible that just maybe, this guy just wants to carry out the wishes of his wife.

I really can't fault him for finding someone else to share his life with either. At some point, you do have the right to move on. That doesn't mean you have to relinquish your rights in the process. I can't imagine that Terry would have wanted her husband to not move forward. She has been gone for almost 20 years. This isn't an "in sickness and in health" situation to me. Terry isn't sick, she is long gone. Her husband has done everything in his power to respect her wishes and for that, he is demonized. I'll tell you this, if I was in her position, I would want my spouse to move on and find happiness AND I would want him to ensure that my wishes were carried out to the letter. There is no reason why he can't do both.

I do understand that this situation hits very close to home to you and I'm sorry for that. It just seems that you have your mind made up that this guy is evil and from everything I have read about this case, I see no evidence to back that up, other than a few people who are making unsubstantiated claims.

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

And with all due respect, my friend, those experiences can also cloud your judgement.

I do understand that this situation hits very close to home to you and I'm sorry for that. It just seems that you have your mind made up that this guy is evil

There is a fine line between influencing and clouding.

I have said I have no proof of it. However, as it does hit close to home, I am perfectly open to that he is not "evil" (your word, not mine), but have stated my opinion as every one else here has.

If you'll note, I have also stated several times in this thread that I have no problem with her dying - just that someone needs to do it rather than forcing her to die slowly of dehydration and making those close to her - her parents, in particular - watch and endure it. That is inhumane and cannot be characterized as anything else.

I will choose to believe the personal accounts that I choose to believe. You can choose to believe others. Odds are we will choose to believe those accounts that are more closely related to our own positions.

One question - why is it that Michael Schiavo has refused to allow newer technology to be used to test her - such as PET and CAT scans or MRIs? A curiosity.

[Disneyphile]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

why is it that Michael Schiavo has refused to allow newer technology to be used to test her - such as PET and CAT scans or MRIs? A curiosity.

Oh, I'm betting because of the money involved..... which he's also claimed he'll donate to charity upon its receipt. If anything, I guess we'll see quite soon if he upholds that promise.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Oh, I'm betting because of the money involved..... which he's also claimed he'll donate to charity upon its receipt. If anything, I guess we'll see quite soon if he upholds that promise.

A claim that continues to make no sense considering the millions he's refused over the years.

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

A claim that continues to make no sense considering the millions he's refused over the years.

Unless I am mistaken, there has been only one offer to him to take money and walk away, and that was recent. I am open to that I may not be aware of the others.

[Disneyphile]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Unless I am mistaken, there has been only one offer to him to take money and walk away, and that was recent. I am open to that I may not be aware of the others.

Precisely why I rely on my hunches.

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Unless I am mistaken, there has been only one offer to him to take money and walk away, and that was recent. I am open to that I may not be aware of the others.

Here ya go

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...-schiavo_x.htm

Other such offers, including one for $10 million, had already been made and rejected by Michael Schiavo, said his attorney, George Felos

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

And, he obviously didn't support her enough to seek help for her bulemia before it caused this in the first place (wow, there's a supportive spouse - ick).

I don't know that he did try, how do you know he didn't?

You can't force someone into treatment for their eating disorder. Well you can but it won't be effective. They have to want to change and want to stop it. So even if he did try it doesn't mean it worked.

[wendybeth]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

A claim that continues to make no sense considering the millions he's refused over the years.

Mr. Schiavo couldn't accept the money, because it was the court that ordered the tube to be removed, a decison based upon his statements that Terri had specifically said she would not want to live that way. (I know, there were several other corroborating statements from his relatives and an old friend). At any rate, he would have to state that perhaps he was wrong, or he lied, or whatever, to nullify the court ruling. He's not about to do that, now is he? He is planning on having her cremated, he refuses all advanced-type scans, etc- why? If he's right, then maybe they will shut up all his detractors. I understand he has plans to have her immediately cremated as well, so no autopsy.

The truth is going to come out on this one, there is no way it's not. I just wish the damned politicians and religious zealots would back off and quit making this an issue of power and control. In my mind, this is simply a case of parents who love their daughter very much, and don't want her to die. Mr. Schiavo may have loved her at one time, but he left the marriage long ago, and he left behind the right to speak as her husband as well.