[lit-ideas] Re: just when you think
- From: "Andy Amago" <aamago@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: lit-ideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, lit-ideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 22:19:58 -0400
The country's biggest port has been vaporized, our shipping and transport
infrastructure has been destroyed, and he placates "his" people with more
squabbling about Schiavo. It's a testimonial to how few people appreciate the
magnitude of what happened. Even Michael Moore, who thinks it's about race.
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Hi,
Just when you think something is old news...up it pops again.
Now, given his failing in the polls (though he is doing very well in terms of a
come-back [come-back bush?]), perhaps it is because he needs to placate those
who are, even now, 'his' people...
Just an fyi because I need to be distracted...(though I have posted Eric's
question to some Others and the conversation there is intriguing, too. I have
no time to post my thoughts, but...of course, they bring a different
perspective than the norm on our list <sigh>. Why are some people always
contrary to whatever the norm is...no matter *where* they are...)
Best,
Marlena
Justice Department Will Investigate Terri Schiavo Abuse Complaint
by Steven Ertelt
LifeNews.com Editor
September 6, 2005
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Bush administration will investigate a
discrimination complaint regarding the treatment of Terri Schiavo filed shortly
after the disabled woman was euthanized in March. The section of the Justice
Department that handles disability rights has instructed the Office for Civil
Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate.
The investigation will center on whether or not any discrimination occurred
against Terri under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, according to the Empire Journal.
Terri became severely disabled following an unknown incident that occurred in
1990. Her husband Michael claims he found her lying face down on the floor with
her arms crossed.
Though some say Terri's collapse was the result of a potassium imbalance,
members of Terri's family point to medical documents that make it appear there
may have been foul play.
After Michael received final court permission to euthanize his wife, Terri died
on March 31 following a painful two-week long starvation and dehydration death.
Several days before Terri died, a New York special education teacher filed an
eight-page complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice on Terri's behalf and
cited what he believed were violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The complaint requested a stay preventing Terri's death while authorities
looked into the allegations.
According to the Empire Journal, the Department of Justice did not receive the
complaint until April 5.
Danielle Miller, a teacher at Central Islip High School in Suffolk County filed
the complaint and also sent it to various Florida elected officials and
authorities with other states.
The Empire Journal reports that it named as defendants the various members of
the local, state and federal courts that denied Terri's parents the right to
stop the euthanasia.
The complaint cites numerous abuse allegations, including improper medical care
and treatment denied by Michael, his prohibition of her obtaining a divorce, an
confusion over whether Terri would have wanted to be killed because of her
incapacitated state.
There is no word on how long it will take the HHS Department to look into the
matter. The Justice Department directed HHS to investigate and provide a
written report back to the federal agency.
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