Michael Schiavo's interview on Dateline last night

[JennyMominRI]

I think the Schindlers are disgusting lying scumbags...The court documents prove they are liers as do the Autopsy reports when weighed against their claims.

 

[Freyja]

Beautiful interview - tragic story!

 

[tinatark]

As far as I'm concerned, M. Schaivo's book will stay in the same place Amber Frey's does... on the shelf. Two people who bravely did the right thing, not airing dirty laundry in the media - waiting until their books for that.

This whole thing, from the court battle, to her moment of death, funeral and burial has been so about sticking it to her birth family.

 

[disneyaggie]

He should be hung from the highest tree.

Interesting how he quickly had Terri's records sealed so no one could investigate what really happened to her the night she collapsed and he conveniently did not call for help until much later. Then he cheats on her and has kids out of wedlock (but how could he marry ? ? ? He was already married). Yeah, what a loser!

 

[JennyMominRI]

He should be hung from the highest tree.

Interesting how he quickly had Terri's records sealed so no one could investigate what really happened to her the night she collapsed and he conveniently did not call for help until much later. Then he cheats on her and has kids out of wedlock (but how could he marry ? ? ? He was already married). Yeah, what a loser!

Many of her medical records and most of the court documents are available online..Including this one,which shows the state of Terri's brain

http://aolsearch.aol.com/aol/imageD...earchbox.image&query=terri+schiavo+brain+scan

 

[dcentity2000]

Much of the speculation on the subject seems just ridiculous to me. I personally think that the only God knows for sure either way.

For us mortals, all we have to rely on down here are the opinions of doctors and there are a lot of opinions either way.



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[CathrynRose]

He should be hung from the highest tree.

Interesting how he quickly had Terri's records sealed so no one could investigate what really happened to her the night she collapsed and he conveniently did not call for help until much later. Then he cheats on her and has kids out of wedlock (but how could he marry ? ? ? He was already married). Yeah, what a loser!

What are you talking about?

The records are NOT sealed - search for them online...youll find them, all.

Investigate the day she had a stroke? Why??? She had a stroke... you think he somehow planned a stroke?

He "cheated" on her after she'd been in a vegetative state for 4 years!!! And didnt marry until Terri passed away.

I just think it's a shame. If, indeed, he had the conversation he says he had with his wife, and her parents NOT ONLY had her shown alllll over international television, and kept her hanging on for 15 years?!? AND STILL people thinkg *he* is the bad guy. I find it sad.

 

[Lanshark]

And so it begins.....again

 

[dcgrumpy]

did not call for help until much later.

and you know this how?

 

[HaleyB]

I think the whole thing is just sad, because I think it really brought out the worst in a lot of people. I for one never doubted him. Her parents seemed to be trying more to make a point than to care for a child. I think that is sick, to use her like that. She was gone. It is horrible and sad, but she was gone. She had been gone a long time. The body is not the seat of the soul.

 

[yeartolate]

She wasn't severely handicapped, she was brain dead. There is, really is, a considerable difference between having a disability and being brain dead.

Actually, technically she was not brain dead.

Brain death is a legal definition of death. It is the complete and irreversible cessation (stopping) of all brain function. It means that, as a result of severe trauma or injury to the brain, the body's blood supply to the brain is blocked, and the brain dies. Brain death is death. It is permanent and irreversible

She was persistent vegatative. Which is why all the hoopla was begun.

I "side" with Micheal, but I sympathize with the Schindlers. Many people who had no business influencing them did - and with disgusting and "criminal" misinformation. I am especially disgusted with our highest elected officials for getting involved.

 

[becka]

I am especially disgusted with our highest elected officials for getting involved.

Yes and I hope in particular this come back to bite Frist in the you-know-what. For a doctor to try to diagnose in this situation by looking at a videotape is absurd and it really showed that it was all political. Politics should have played no part in this decision.

 

[disneyaggie]

and you know this how?

This was reported numerous times on many TV news stations, which raised a lot of eyebrows, as it should.

 

[Disney Doll]

She was "there." She was severely handicapped.

And you know this how?

 

[becka]

This was reported numerous times on many TV news stations, which raised a lot of eyebrows, as it should.

It was reported on many TV news stations that the Schiavo's accused Michael of waiting but all of the medical evidence never pointed in that direction. An accusation does not make truth.

 

[disneyaggie]

It was reported on many TV news stations that the Schiavo's accused Michael of waiting but all of the medical evidence never pointed in that direction. An accusation does not make truth.

If I recall, it was on Nancy Grace (a show on Headline News Channel) that had an enormous amount of compelling evidence was shown. If it waddles like a duck and it quacks like a duck . . . well, I would say it is a duck!

Way too much to post here, but, in a nutshell, I do remember several issues, such as his waiting to get help, the police who initially saw her when they finally were called noticed her injuries suspicious to that of a choked victim, him quickly sealing the records (those many years ago, and again I understand those particular records can not be opened for numerous years), his "conveniently remembering" that "oh yeah, she wanted to have the tube removed" right after the statute of limitations on attempted murder had passed . . . again, all on news shows and investigative reporting shows (no, not Geraldo, I mean reputable shows).

Like I said before, if it waddles like a duck and it quacks like a duck . . .

 

[bsnyder]

If I recall, it was on Nancy Grace (a show on Headline News Channel) that had an enormous amount of compelling evidence was shown. If it waddles like a duck and it quacks like a duck . . . well, I would say it is a duck!

Way too much to post here, but, in a nutshell, I do remember several issues, such as his waiting to get help, the police who initially saw her when they finally were called noticed her injuries suspicious to that of a choked victim, him quickly sealing the records (those many years ago, and again I understand those particular records can not be opened for numerous years), his "conveniently remembering" that "oh yeah, she wanted to have the tube removed" right after the statute of limitations on attempted murder had passed . . . again, all on news shows and investigative reporting shows (no, not Geraldo, I mean reputable shows).

Like I said before, if it waddles like a duck and it quacks like a duck . . .

How then, do you explain why it took so long for the Schindlers to accuse Michael of having something to do with Terri's collapse? When she was first brought home for long term care, it was to the Schindlers house and the four of them lived there together. Would anyone do that if they thought their son-in-law had attempted to murder their daughter?

The case was/is a tragedy for everyone involved, and once the lawsuit money was introduced into the equation, the search for the truth concerning both sides' motives became impossible to discern.

I wondered at the time if we'd have some good come of the case by raising awarness on the need for living wills. But unfortunately, from what I've read, that hasn't happened. People may talk about it more now with their loved ones, but as we have seen from this case, talk is completely worthless, if two interested parties disagree and there is nothing in writing.

 

[Lanshark]

Terri Schiavo's best interest was lost by both sides in the end. It became a battle and this poor woman was used as a pawn to advance both her husbands and her parent's agendas. She became a crusade. Both sides, IMO, have much to account for. There were no heros.

 

[disneyaggie]

How then, do you explain why it took so long for the Schindlers to accuse Michael of having something to do with Terri's collapse? When she was first brought home for long term care, it was to the Schindlers house and the four of them lived there together. Would anyone do that if they thought their son-in-law had attempted to murder their daughter?

I believe that during an interview, the Schindlers had their suspicions, but the suspicions grew deeper when his behavior did a complete turn-around. There were several instances to illustrate this (again, way too much to type).

Yes, getting your wishes put in writing is far more important that just saying what you wish. My family has instructions on me, as I do on them. Being in healthcare, this is even more important since we see so much every day.

 

[yeartolate]

Yes and I hope in particular this come back to bite Frist in the you-know-what. For a doctor to try to diagnose in this situation by looking at a videotape is absurd and it really showed that it was all political. Politics should have played no part in this decision.

I will never forgive Frist for his role in this fiasco. I will never trust another thing he has to say. He went far beyond politicking. What he did was cruel and unusual punishment towards the Schindler's. Taking part in making the Schindler's believe daughter was salvagable. - cruel cruel cruel. In my job as an ICU nurse I have seen doctors give false hope to the family of unsalvagable patients - and I will tell you for a FACT that it puts them through an emotional turmoil you will not believe.