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Senator flip-flop
Editorial
JAMES A SMITH SR.
Executive Editor
Published March 2, 2006

In the matter of politics, it takes a lot to disturb me.

Terri Schiavo autopsy reports ‘undetermined’ cause of death; indicates no eating disorder, heart attack or trauma in 1990
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published June 15, 2005

LARGO (FBW)-Despite sifting through mountains of photographs and sorting through autopsy specimens, a Florida medical examiner said June 15 Terri Schiavo’s cause of death will be certified as “undetermined,” though postmortem findings indicate she died of “marked dehydration.”

Terri Schiavo: The case that became a cause
Point of View
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published June 16, 2005

Dripping with humidity and exhaustion, I sat under the full sun in front of Woodside Hospice in Pinellas Park for nearly 13 days in March. My assignment had become one of waiting and watching for the right thing to happen. I waited in vain.

Terri’s family says she’s ‘finally at peace with God’
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published April 7, 2005

PINELLAS PARK (FBW)—In a message of bittersweet resignation, Theresa Marie “Terri” Schiavo’s siblings read a statement to reporters March 31 outside the hospice where their big sister was starved to death in what has become the most litigated “right-to-die” case ever in American history.

Terri Schiavo has passed; our work remains
Editorial (print edition version)
JAMES A. SMITH SR.
Executive Editor
Published April 7, 2005

Terri Schiavo is dead; even just typing these words is difficult. I cannot express my profound sadness for her family – and for our state and nation.

The judicial system’s failure to Terri—and what it means for the rest of us
Point of View
R. ALBERT MOHLER JR.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Published April 7, 2005

Without doubt, the courts have failed Terri Schiavo. Charged with upholding due process rights and equal protection for all citizens, a succession of courts—both state and federal—failed Terri Schiavo by accepting debatable assertions presented by compromised agents, and by refusing to consider the more fundamental issues at stake.

Point of View
Experiencing the Schiavo dilemma: Who will decide for you?
LAURA MCCUE KNOWLES
Special to Florida Baptist Witness
Published April 7, 2005

Terri Schaivo’s life ended at 9:03 a.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2005, 14 days after her feeding tube was removed. Was her life as hopeless as the world was told? As a traumatic brain injury victim myself, and someone who has spoken with several people who had close contact with Terri, including her chaplain and other close family friends, I want to speak out on Terri’s behalf.

Religious leaders respond to Terri Schiavo’s death
Published April 7, 2005

Readers’ views of Schiavo coverage offer praise, criticism
Web site traffic surges in last month
JAMES A. SMITH SR.
Executive Editor
Published April 7, 2005

JACKSONVILLE (FBW) – Readers have flooded the e-mail inboxes of Florida Baptist Witness staff and smashed previous records of traffic on the Web site of the official newspaper of the Florida Baptist State Convention during the waning weeks of its coverage of the Terri Schiavo controversy.

COUNTDOWN: Recent legal battle involved multiple motions, opinions
Published April 7, 2005

‘Will to Live’ alternative to a living will
Published April 7, 2005

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)–It may not be wise to have a living will but, instead, a "Will to Live," as the National Right to Life Committee describes it.

Terri’s family says she’s ‘finally at peace with God’
Supporters reminded to pray for grace, deter violence
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published April 1, 2005

PINELLAS PARK (FBW)-In a message of bittersweet resignation, Terri Schiavo’s siblings read a statement to reporters March 31 outside the hospice where their big sister was starved to death in what has become the most litigated “right-to-die” case ever in American history.

‘Sad day for America’: Schiavo dies in Pinellas Park hospice, 2 weeks after feeding tube pulled
Published March 31, 2005

UPDATED: Mar 31, 1:15 PM EST

PINELLAS PARK (FBW/BP)–Terri Schiavo, the 41-year-old disabled woman at the center of a nationwide life-and-death debate, died Thursday morning in her Florida hospice — nearly two weeks after her feeding tube was pulled.

Terri Schiavo passes away; leaders react
MICHAEL FOUST
Baptist Press
Published March 31, 2005

UPDATED: Mar 31, 11:40 AM EST

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (BP)–Terri Schiavo, the 41-year-old disabled woman at the center of a nationwide life-and-death debate, died Thursday morning in her Florida hospice — nearly two weeks after her feeding tube was pulled.

NEWS BULLETIN: Terri Schiavo passes away
MICHAEL FOUST
Baptist Press
Published March 31, 2005

March 31, 10:30 AM EST

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (BP)–Terri Schiavo, the 41-year-old disabled woman at the center of a nationwide life-and-death debate, died Thursday morning in her Florida hospice — nearly two weeks after her feeding tube was pulled.

Terri’s fate ‘truly in the hands of God’ Schindler family attorney says as the U.S. Supreme Court turns deaf ear to final appeal
Gibbs: Dilemma causes moral, theological & legal issues
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 31, 2005

PINELLAS PARK (FBW)—Emerging from a visit with Terri Schiavo in the hospice where she is dying, attorney David Gibbs III suffered a final blow in his legal fight for her life when he learned from reporters late March 30 that the U.S. Supreme Court had turned down a final appeal to consider the case.

Federal appeals court again declines to intervene in Schiavo case
Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum prays with family
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 30, 2005

UPDATED: March 30; 4:00 PM EST

PINELLAS PARK (FBW) — A federal appeals court March 30 again refused to order the re-insertion of Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube, dashing hopes of pro-lifers who had thought an 11th-hour miracle could be on the horizon.

Jesse Jackson prays with Schiavo parents outside hospice
Civil rights activist lobbying Florida Senate to save Terri
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 29, 2005

PINELLAS PARK (FBW)-Calling the Terri Schiavo situation "one of the most profound moral and ethical issues of our time," civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson prayed with Bob and Mary Schindler and their family today in Pinellas Park, spending a few hours outside the hospice where Terri Schiavo, 41, is in her 12th day of a court-ordered starvation.

Paper: Fla. officials made attempt to take custody of Schiavo
Published March 28, 2005

PINELLAS PARK (BP)–For days now, pro-lifers have urged Fla. Gov. Jeb Bush to ignore a judge’s ruling and have Terri Schiavo taken into custody. Apparently, such an attempt already took place.

Legal options exhausted, Easter celebration turns somber at Terri Schiavo’s hospice
Retired chaplain says ‘they will take her body, but they will never take her soul’
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 28, 2005

PINELLAS PARK (FBW) – Gray skies on an Easter Sunday at a Florida hospice where 41-year-old Terri Schiavo is being starved to death brightened briefly with the comforting words of a retired military chaplain who remind worshippers, “Jesus is risen today.”

Editorial Cartoon: Terri Schiavo as ‘the least of these’
Point of View
GARY VARVEL
Indianapolis Star/Creators Syndicate
Used with permission.
Published March 28, 2005

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‘Go home’ and go to Easter services, Schindler spokesperson tells supporters
Family ‘grief stricken’ as legal options dissolve & Terri Schiavo nears end
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 27, 2005

March 27, 2005 7:30 a.m. EST

PINELLAS PARK (FBW)-In the hours just before Easter Sunday, when Christ’s resurrection is remembered in special services throughout the world, Terri Schiavo’s parents sent out an urgent request to supporters.

‘Do something’ Terri Schiavo’s mom begs governor late Friday
Back in Greer’s court, attorney tells judge Terri tried to say ‘I want to live’
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 26, 2005

March 26, 8 a.m. EST

PINELLAS PARK (FBW)-Standing with her family before reporters Good Friday evening, Terri Schiavo’s mother sent a terse plea to Florida Gov. Jeb Bush urging him to intervene to save her daughter’s life.

Editorial Cartoon: Terri Schiavo and March Madness
Point-of-View
GARY VARVEL
Indianapolis Star/Creators Syndicate
Used with permission.
Published March 25, 2005

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Schiavo parents denied again in federal court
Judge says American with Disabilities Act does not apply
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 25, 2005

March 25, 12:55 p.m. EST

TAMPA (FBW)-In federal district court in Tampa this morning a judge denied an order for an emergency injunction requesting Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube be reinserted immediately. Terri is in her eighth day without food or water at the Woodside Hospice in Pinellas Park.

SCHINDLER’S REVISITED: Terri’s parents voice private pain in family conflict
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 25, 2005

EDITOR’S NOTE: In 2003, shortly after the Witness began reporting on the Terri Schiavo situation, managing editor Joni B. Hannigan interviewed Bob and Mary Schindler, and Thaddeus Malanowski, the family’s priest, outside of the Woodside Hospice in Pinellas Park where Terri resides. We believe Witness readers who might be new to the family’s story, might be intersted in reading more about the Schindler family’s fight for their daughter’s life and how it began, from their view.

Terri Schiavo family, supporters hold onto hope as Good Friday begins
‘I’m just praying that something happens’ Bobby Schindler says
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 25, 2005

Mar. 25, 10:30 AM EST

PINELLAS PARK (FBW) — In the very first hour of Good Friday the scene outside the hospice where a disabled woman is being starved for death by a court order, the mood was somber, but hopeful, with a bus full of supporters arriving—as others left in what has been an around the clock vigil that begin March 18.

Uncle says Terri ‘getting weaker,’ family prepares for new federal hearing
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 24, 2005

March 24, 5 p.m. ET

PINELLAS PARK (FBW)—Terri Schiavo’s family members this afternoon were let in to visit Terri at the Woodside Hospice in Pinellas Park after another three-hour delay. "Terri is getting weaker. There is more concave around her eyes," Mike Tammaro, Terri’s uncle told Florida Baptist Witness after visiting Terri.

Supreme Court denies Schiavo appeal; judge says state can’t take custody
Published March 24, 2005

March 24, 2:30 p.m. EST

WASHINGTON (BP)–The U.S. Supreme Court Thursday morning again refused to get involved in the Terri Schiavo case, apparently exhausting all legal options in federal court for Schiavo’s parents.

Terri Schiavo supporters continue 24-hour vigil
Schindler family speak with Sean Hannity outside hospice
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 24, 2005

March 24, 1 p.m. EST

PINELLAS PARK (FBW)-A brilliant orange sunset stood in stark contrast to a gray day for Terri Schiavo supporters Wednesday in front of the Woodside Hospice in Pinellas Park where they have kept up a 24-hour vigil since Mar. 18.

Pictures from Woodside Hospice
Photos by Joni B. Hannigan
Published March 24, 2005

Supreme Court denies Schiavo appeal; only hope rests in Fla.
Published March 24, 2005

UPDATED: Mar 24 – 10:45 AM EST

WASHINGTON (BP)–The U.S. Supreme Court Thursday morning again refused to get involved in the Terri Schiavo case, apparently exhausting all legal options in federal court for Schiavo’s parents.

Florida Senate rejects 21-18 bill to save Terri Schiavo
Webster tells colleagues: ‘I’m pleading for mercy’ for Terri
JAMES A. SMITH SR.
Executive Editor
Published March 24, 2005

TALLAHASSEE (FBW) – For the second time in a week, the Florida Senate has rejected a bill that intended to help Terri Schiavo offered by Sen. Daniel Webster, R-Winter Garden.

Neurologist argues Schiavo is not ‘PVS,’ withdrawing food and water wrong
JAMES A. SMITH, SR.
Executive Editor
Published March 23, 2005

TALLAHASSEE (FBW) – Writing that “huge uncertainties” remain concerning Terri Schiavo’s “true neurological status,” a neurologist with Jacksonville’s Mayo Clinic has filed an affidavit arguing that the 41-year-old brain-damaged woman at the center of an international “right-to-die” controversy is not in a “persistent vegetative state,” as determined by the court, and, therefore, it is unethical to remove her food and water.

Schiavo parents lose twice in court; Fla. officials may step in
Published March 23, 2005

UPDATED: Mar 23 – 6:45 PM EST

ATLANTA (BP/FBW)–With the hours on their daughter’s life dwindling, Terri Schiavo’s parents lost twice in federal court Wednesday, but their best hope yet may be at the Florida state capitol.

Florida Senate vote on Schiavo Bill
Published March 24, 2005

TALLAHASSEE (FBW) — On March 23, the Florida Senate voted 21-18 on a bill, CSSB 804, which would have prevented the suspension of sustenance or hydration under certain conditions.

Connor: House should send in agents to save Schiavo, protect subpoenaing power
MICHAEL FOUST
Baptist Press
Published March 23, 2005

WASHINGTON (BP)–The U.S. House of Representatives should protect its subpoenaing power by sending in federal agents to protect Terri Schiavo and re-insert her feeding tube, Ken Connor, the lawyer who has represented Florida Gov. Jeb Bush in the case of the disabled woman, told Baptist Press.

APPEALS COURT REJECTS 2-1 PARENTS REQUEST TO FEED TERRI
Dissenting judge says injunction would allow for ‘fair opportunity’
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 23, 2005

March 23, 7:55 EST

ATLANTA(FBW)–Denying an request by Terri Schiavo’s parents to reinsert the 41-year-old disabled woman’s feeding tube, the 11th U.S. Curcuit Court of Appeals in Atlantaearly Mar. 23issued a 32-page opinion at about 2:30 a.m. EST.

Judge refuses to order Terri Schiavo’s tube to be re-inserted; ruling being appealed
Published March 22, 2005

Updated: Mar. 22 5:45 PM EST

TAMPA (BP)–A federal judge March 22 refused to order the re-insertion of Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube, and Schiavo’s parents quickly appealed.

Terri Schiavo’s mom asks for prayer
Attorney says case in ‘God’s hands’
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 22, 2005

Mar. 22, 4:30 p.m. EST

PINELLAS PARK (FBW)-“Absolutely” relying on prayer while their daughter’s life is apparently in the hands of lawmakers and judges, Mary Schindler told Florida Baptist Witness Tuesday afternoon she believes prayer can help.

Schiavo’s fate remains uncertain after new law
JONI B. HANNIGAN & MICHAEL FOUST
Florida Baptist Witness/Baptist Press
Published March 24, 2005

EDITOR’S NOTE: As Florida Baptist Witness goes to press late in the evening Mar. 21, a federal judge was still reviewing a request by Terri Schiavo’s parents’ attorney, David Gibbs, that their daughter’s feeding tube be reinserted in light of the law passed by Congress the previous day. Please go to www.FloridaBaptistWitness.com for the latest news in this case.

TAMPA (FBW/BP)–An attorney for Terri Schiavo’s parents asked a federal judge March 21 to order her feeding tube to be reinserted. The hearing concluded without the judge issuing an immediate ruling.

Neurologist says Terri Schiavo could eat orally if court allowed it
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 24, 2005

PINELLAS PARK (FBW)—A doctor close to the Terri Schiavo case told Florida Baptist Witness Mar. 19 Terri Schiavo, the 41-year-old disabled woman who lay inside Woodside Hospice could actually eat on her own if a judge had not also ruled she be denied food and water after her feeding tube was removed Mar. 18.

Florida Senate blocks bill to save Terri Schiavo
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 24, 2005

TALLAHASSEE (FBW)—With Southern Baptist laymen leading the way in the Florida House and Senate, legislation offered to prevent the starvation of Terri Schiavo stalled in the Senate March 17 hours after it was overwhelmingly approved in the House.

Comforting the afflicted and afflicting the comfortable in the Terri Schiavo case
Editorial
JAMES A. SMITH, SR.
Executive Editor
Published March 24, 2005

“The Republican Nine first came together over fried chicken and salad.”

Judge in Schiavo case withdraws membership from Calvary Baptist Church, Clearwater
ART TOALSTON
Baptist Press
Published March 24, 2005

CLEARWATER, Fla. (BP)—Judge George Greer—whose rulings set the March 18 removal of Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube—has withdrawn his membership at Calvary Baptist Church in Clearwater.

Baptist church honors Terri’s parents as they wait
Bob Schindler cites ‘miracle’ in religious, political cooperation
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 24, 2005

PINELLAS PARK (FBW)—Just two miles from where their disabled daughter went without food or water for the second day as a result of a judge’s order, Bob and Mary Schindler sat patiently Saturday (Mar. 19) through a dinner and service at Bible Baptist Church while Congress took an unprecedented step of pledging bi-partisan commitment for a measure that could save Terri’s life.

Terri’s family members kept in the dark after tube’s removal
Uncertainty about Terri’s fate keeps family, supporters on edge
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 24, 2005

PINELLAS PARK (FBW)—A small crowd penned in by orange fencing in front of Woodside Hospice protested quietly Mar. 18, while inside, somewhere after 3 p.m. EST, the mechanism that allowed 41-year-old Terri Schiavo to be connected to a feeding tube twice a day to receive food and nourishment, was removed on a judge’s order.

Federal judge hears Schiavo case, doesn’t issue immediate ruling
STAFF
Published March 21, 2005

TAMPA, Fla. (BP)–An attorney for Terri Schiavo’s parents asked a federal judge March 21 to order her feeding tube to be reinserted. The hearing concluded without the judge issuing an immediate ruling.

Last Visit With Terri Schiavo
Point of View
ATTORNEY BARBARA WELLER
Published March 21, 2005

When Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube was removed at 1:45 p.m. on March 18, 2005, I was one of the most surprised people on the planet. I had been visiting Terri throughout the morning with her family and her priest. As part of the legal team working throughout the previous days and nights to save Terri from a horrific fate, I was very hopeful. Although the state judicial system had obviously failed Terri by not protecting her life, I knew other forces were still at work. I fully expected the federal courts would step in to reverse this injustice, just as they might for a prisoner unjustly set for execution—although by much more humane means than Terri would be executed. Barring that, I was certain that sometime around noon, the Florida Department of Children and Family Services would come to the Woodside Hospice facility in Pinellas Park and take Terri into protective custody. Or that federal marshals would arrive from Washington D.C, where the Congress was working furiously to try to save Terri, and would stand guard at her door to prevent any medical personnel from entering her room to remove the tube that was providing her nutrition and hydration.

President Bush signs bill that may save Terri Schiavo’s life
JONI B. HANNIGAN & MICHAEL FOUST
Florida Baptist Witness & Baptist Press
Published March 21, 2005

WASHINGTON (BP/FBW)—In an extraordinary and historical action the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation early Monday morning that could save Terri Schiavo’s life, sending it to President Bush for his signature. It passed at 12:42 a.m. EST time by a vote of 203-58. (Click here for vote of Florida representatives on S. 686)

Senate passes bill that could save Schiavo; House to vote after midnight; Bush will sign
MICHAEL FOUST
Baptist Press
Published March 20, 2005

WASHINGTON (BP)–The U.S. Senate passed a bill Sunday afternoon that could save Terri Schiavo’s life, sending it to the House, which is expected to vote on it after midnight.

Passage of Schiavo bill delayed; House and Senate to meet after midnight, Bush will sign
MICHAEL FOUST
Baptist Press
Published March 20, 2005

WASHINGTON (BP)–Opposition from some House Democrats prevented a bill that could save Terri Schiavo’s life from passing Sunday afternoon, although the move likely only delayed its passage.

Doctor claims Terri Schiavo could eat on her own if court allowed it
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 20, 2005

PINELLAS PARK (FBW)-A doctor close to the Terri Schiavo case told Florida Baptist Witness the 41-year-old disabled woman who is in her third day of being starved to death, could actually eat on her own if a judge had not also ruled she be denied food and water after her feeding tube was removed Mar. 18.

Baptist church honors Terri Schiavo’s parents as they wait on Congress
Bob Schindler cites ‘miracle’ in religious, political cooperation
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 20, 2005

PINELLAS PARK (FBW)-Just two miles from where their disabled daughter went without food or water for the second day as a result of a judge’s order, Bob and Mary Schindler sat patiently Saturday (Mar. 19) through a dinner and service at Bible Baptist Church while Congress took an unprecedented step of pledging bi-partisan commitment for a measure that could save Terri’s life.

Deal reached: Congress to meet Sunday to consider bill that could save Schiavo’s life
MICHAEL FOUST
Baptist Press
Published March 19, 2005

WASHINGTON (BP)–Congress has reached a deal that would force the re-insertion of Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube and provide her parents with an avenue to appeal the case to federal court, House Majority Leader Tom DeLay and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said Saturday afternoon.

NEWS BULLETIN
DeLay announces bipartisan agreement on federal bill to save Terri Schiavo
Senate to convene Saturday, House on Sunday to pass bill
Published March 19, 2005

WASHINGTON (BP/FBW) – Congressional leaders announced late Saturday afternoon, March 19, that an agreement had been reached between House and Senate leaders on a compromise bill intended to prevent the starvation death of Terri Schiavo, the 41-year-old severely brain-damaged Florida woman at the center of a long-running battle between her husband and parents. Her feeding tube was removed March 18 for the third time, even while the U.S. Congress sought to impede its removal.

Terri’s family members kept in the dark outside the hospice Friday while media announces removal of her feeding tube
Family attorney says America still has a chance to do the right thing
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 19, 2005

PINELLAS PARK (FBW) — A small crowd penned in by orange fencing in front of Woodside Hospice protested quietly Mar. 18, while inside, somewhere after 3 p.m. EST, the mechanism that allowed 41-year-old Terri Schiavo be connected to a feeding tube twice a day to receive food and nourishment, was removed on a judge’s order.

Schiavo feeding tube removed; Congress working through weekend to keep her alive
TOM STRODE & MICHARL FOUST
Baptist Press
Published March 18, 2005

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (BP)–The feeding tube for Terri Schiavo was disconnected March 18 in spite of extraordinary efforts by Congress.

Judge in Schiavo case withdraws membership from Calvary Baptist Church, Clearwater
ART TOALSTON
Baptist Press
Published March 18, 2005

CLEARWATER, Fla. (BP)–Judge George Greer -– whose rulings set the March 18 removal of Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube — has withdrawn his membership at Calvary Baptist Church in Clearwater, Fla.

Judge gives go-ahead for removal of Schiavo feeding tube, rebuffing congressional subpoenas
Published March 18, 2005

PINELLAS PARK (BP)–Florida Judge George Greer gave the go-ahead for the removal of Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube Friday, dashing hopes of supporters who had hoped congressional subpoenas would sway the judge. It was not known when the tube would be removed.

Senate committee subpoenas Schiavo; move seeks to keep her alive until bill can pass
TOM STRODE & MICHAEL FOUST
Baptist Press
Published March 18, 2005

WASHINGTON (BP)–With the clock ticking in the life-or-death case of Terri Schiavo, a Senate committee early Friday issued a subpoena for Schiavo herself to appear in Washington — a move apparently intended to keep her alive until the House and Senate can agree on a bill.

After Florida Senate blocks bill to save Terri Schiavo, lawmaker says state one step closer to euthanasia
Rep. Baxley tells House moving story about disabled son
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 18, 2005

TALLAHASSEE (FBW)–With Southern Baptist laymen leading the way in the Florida House and Senate, legislation offered to prevent the starvation of Terri Schiavo stalled in the Senate March 17 hours after it was overwhelmingly approved in the House.

U.S. Senate passes bill that could save Schiavo’s life, but it may be too late; Bush weighs in
TOM STRODE & MICHAEL FOUST
Baptist Press
Published March 17, 2005

WASHINGTON (BP)–The U.S. Senate passed a bill Thursday afternoon that could keep Terri Schiavo alive, giving hope to her supporters hours before her feeding tube is scheduled to be removed.

Bill that could save Terri Schiavo’s life passes U.S. House, awaits action in U.S. Senate
TOM STRODE
Baptist Press
Published March 17, 2005

WASHINGTON (BP)–The U.S. House of Representatives took the first step at the federal level toward extending Terri Schiavo’s life, but Senate action on behalf of the severely disabled Florida woman remained uncertain March 17.

Options for Terri Schiavo dwindle before March 18 date set for feeding tube removal
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 17, 2005

LAKELAND (FBW)-Florida’s Second District Court of Appeals denied an appeal Mar. 16 challenging Sixth Circuit Judge George Greer’s refusal to hear a motion filed last month that claimed her constitutional right to due process had been violated.

Florida lawmakers work to expedite a bill to spare Terri Schiavo
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 15, 2005

TALLAHASSEE (FBW)—Florida lawmakers are set to fast-track a bill this week that might spare the life of Terri Schiavo, the 41-year-old disabled woman at the center of an international euthanasia debate.

Rally at the Florida Capitol, Pinellas Park prayer vigil draw hundreds of Terri Schiavo supporters
Florida lawmakers consider bill that would save disabled woman’s life
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 15, 2005

TALLAHASSEE (FBW)-Family and pro-life leaders rallied in support of Terri Schiavo’s parents and lawmakers who have stepped up to the plate in seeking ways to prevent the court-ordered death of a 41-year-old disabled Clearwater woman beginning Mar. 18. And Hollywood actor Mel Gibson lent his support via a message read by Terri’s brother, Bobby Schindler Jr.

Terri Schiavo ‘should matter to us,’ Judge Greer’s new pastor says
‘No need to wonder’ about Calvary Baptist Church’s pro-life commitment
WILLIAM E. RICE
Special to Florida Baptist Witness
Published March 14, 2005

Her name is Sharon. You don’t know her, but God does. She matters to God, she matters to me, and how she is treated should matter to you. She will never engage in stimulating conversation or ponder political debates. She will never read a book or write a paragraph. She will never marry or raise children or even earn her own keep. But she matters.

Actor Mel Gibson voices support for Terri Schiavo
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 12, 2005

PINELLAS PARK (FBW) — Hollywood’s Mel Gibson, producer of The Passion of The Christ, lent his support Friday to Terri Schiavo, the Florida woman at the center of the euthanisia debate that is heating up this week with an approaching Mar. 18 date set to begin her starvation process.

Editorial
What about George Felos’ worldview in the Schiavo debate?
JAMES A. SMITH SR.
Executive Editor
Published March 11, 2005

[EDITOR’S NOTE: As public attention turns again the predicament of Terri Schiavo – the 41-year-old brain-damaged woman whose husband is seeking her starvation death – I thought it was time to remind our readers of the dangerous worldview which is driving the attempt to euthanize Terri. Below is a reprint of most of my Nov. 13, 2003, editorial published at a time when Terri’s life was in danger, as it is again.

Terri Schiavo’s mom still cites power of prayer after week of denials
Attorneys surprised by judge’s defiance; Land says disabled woman puts face on pro-life issue
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 11, 2005

CLEARWATER (FBW)-Mary said it has been a mother’s intuition this week that has kept her off the rollercoaster of emotions surrounding her disabled daughter’s case.

BREAKPOINT: Life or Death in Florida: The Continuing Fight for Terri Schiavo
Point-of-View
CHARLES COLSON
BreakPoint
Published March 11, 2005

You may remember a commentary I delivered in 2003 about Terri Schiavo, who is in a nursing home with extensive brain damage. Terri’s husband, Michael, had gone to court to remove her feeding tube, and her parents were fighting to keep Terri alive.

Bills at federal and state level attempt to save Terri Schiavo
Supporters hope for expedited action in U.S. Senate
Published March 10, 2005

WASHINGTON (BP)–Supporters of a federal legislative remedy that could save Terri Schiavo’s life continued to push for quick action in Congress March 10.

Bills introduced in Congress would provide federal review for Terri Schiavo, others
Published March 8, 2005

WASHINGTON (BP)–Members of Florida’s congressional delegation have introduced legislation to enable the severely disabled, such as Terri Schiavo, to have their cases heard in federal court.

New motions in Terri Schiavo case could nudge judge to void original order
Greer asked to admit mistake, consider new medical advances
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 10, 2005

CLEARWATER (FBW)—Challenging a judge’s ruling whether there was “clear and convincing” evidence Terri Schiavo would not have wanted to live in her physical state, attorneys Mar. 4 won a small victory when Sixth Circuit Court Judge George W. Greer scheduled an expedited Mar. 8 hearing on that matter and another related to Terri’s medical condition.

Physician says Terri Schiavo has constitutional right to live
Point of View
FREDERICK J. WHITE III
Special to Florida Baptist Witness
Published March 10, 2005

On February 25th, 2005, Florida Circuit Judge George W. Greer signed an order stating that “absent a stay from the appellate courts, the guardian, Michael Schiavo, shall cause the removal of nutrition and hydration from the ward, Theresa Schiavo, at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 18th 2005.” That this order amounts to a death warrant is apparent from additional language of the order in which Judge Greer grimly states, “a date and time certain should be established so that last rites and other similar matters can be addressed in an orderly manner.” This order, in its explicit finality, raises fundamental questions regarding life and the taking of life.

Michael Schiavo’s attorney justifies client’s long-term adulterous relationship
Christian ethicist says marriage vows do not include starvation
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 10, 2005

CLEARWATER (FBW)—Michael Schiavo simply won’t give up on trying to remove his 41-year-old disabled wife’s feeding tube, his attorney said Feb. 23 at the Clearwater Courthouse.

Team-building conference equips ministry leaders through hands-on training
Published November 30, 1999

Creating a dynamic ministry that fulfills God’s work through team development is the focus of the “Building Powerful Ministry Teams” conference held at The Church of Pembroke Pines, Pembroke, Feb. 24. Church staff and lay leaders attending this hands-on training will learn to foster a team environment that shares a common vision and direction while building trust and good group communication.

New motions in Terri Schiavo case could nudge judge to void original order
Greer asked to admit mistake in Quinlan related testimony, consider new medical advances
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 5, 2005

CLEARWATER (FBW)-Challenging a judge’s ruling whether there was “clear and convincing” evidence Terri Schiavo would not have wanted to live in her state, attorneys Mar. 4 won a small victory when Sixth Circuit Court Judge George W. Greer scheduled an expedited Mar. 8 hearing on that matter and another related to Terri’s medical condition.

Attorney recounts Feb. 24 visit with Terri Schiavo
BARBARA WELLER
Published March 4, 2005

I have visited Terri Schindler Schiavo several times since I first met her on the day before Christmas in 2004. February 24 was an especially poignant visit, so I decided to again share it with all those who have been so concerned for her.

Terri Schiavo not a ‘vegetable,’ frequent visitor tells Witness
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 4, 2005

CLEARWATER (FBW) — Is Terri Schiavo in a Persistent Vegetative State making her completely unable to communicate with others? That may be the view of the husband of the brain-damaged woman at the center of an international euthanasia controversy, but the opinion is not shared by one who spent numerous hours with Schiavo previous to the second time her feeding tube was removed in 2003.

Florida congressman to introduce bill which may provide hope for Terri Schiavo supporters
MICHAEL FOUST
Baptist Press
Published March 3, 2005

WASHINGTON (BP)–A U.S. congressman is preparing to introduce a bill that would provide incapacitated persons such as Terri Schiavo a complete review of their case in federal court.

Judge Greer orders Terri Schiavo’s food, water to stop Mar. 18
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published March 3, 2005

CLEARWATER (FBW)—Clearly leaving the appellate courts 21 days to decide if any of the legal motions or appeals in the Terri Schiavo case have merit, Sixth Circuit Judge George W. Greer Feb. 25 denied an emergency stay in the case of Terri Schiavo.

15 years: Timeline since Terri’s collapse
Published March 3, 2005

Judge denies stay; sets March 18 date for feeding tube removal
Updated Feb. 26, 8:42 a.m.
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published February 26, 2005

CLEARWATER (FBW)—Clearly leaving the appellate courts 21 days to decide if any of the legal motions or appeals in the Terri Schiavo case have merit, Sixth Circuit Judge George W. Greer Feb. 25 denied an emergency stay in the case of Terri Schiavo.

Judge denies stay in Schiavo case, feeding tube removal scheduled for March 18
JONI B. Hannigan
Managing Editor
Published February 25, 2005

CLEARWATER (FBW)–Florida judge George W. Greer denied an emergency stay in the case of Terri Schiavo Feb. 25, scheduling the removal of her feeding tube for March 18 at 1 p.m. ET, pending any appellate decisions.

On 15th anniversary of Terri’s collapse and hours before a judge’s decison; family prays for a miracle
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published February 25, 2005

CLEARWATER (FBW)-The moment he could blink the sleep out of his eyes and wake-up, Bob Schindler began thinking about the the chain of events that began a life and death struggle for his first-born, Terri, 15 years ago.

Schiavo attorney justifies client’s adulterous relationship; Christian ethicist says marriage vows don’t include starvation
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published February 25, 2005

CLEARWATER (FBW)-Michael Schiavo simply won’t give up on trying to remove his 41-year-old disabled wife’s feeding tube, his attorney said after a court hearing extending a stay in the case until 5 p.m. EST today.

Pro-lifers around the world await decision of Florida judge
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published February 24, 2005

CLEARWATER (FBW)-As pro-life advocates around the world keep a watch on the Sunshine State to see what will happen to Terri Schiavo, some lawmakers and Gov. Jeb Bush are working quietly behind the scenes to see what, if anything, they can do to prevent the disabled woman from being starved to death.

Judge extends stay in Schiavo case; Department of Children & Families seeks intervention
Updated: 7:55 PM (EST)
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published February 23, 2005

CLEARWATER (FBW)–Terri Schiavo’s supporters won another round in court Wednesday when Sixth Circuit Court Judge George W. Greer extended a stay on an earlier order until Friday at 5 p.m. ET, preventing Michael Schiavo from having health care workers remove a feeding and hydration tube through which Terri is fed twice a day.

Stay extended in Schiavo case until Friday; Florida state agency seeks to intervene
Published February 24, 2005

CLEARWATER (BP)–Terri Schiavo’s supporters won another round in court Wednesday when Florida Judge George Greer extended his stay until Friday at 5 p.m. ET, meaning that her feeding tube won’t be removed just yet.

HEARTBEAT: Terri Schiavo should not be put to death for her disability
Point of View
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published February 24, 2005

A young mother beams with determination as she drags her daughter’s frail body through an inflatable obstacle course. Setting the grinning child back into a junior-sized wheelchair to tie her tennis shoes, the mom explains the child was born early and has cerebral palsy. At eight, she cannot walk or talk—she just smiles.

Judge issues stay, Terri Schiavo safe for now
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published February 22, 2005

CLEARWATER (FBW)-Florida’s Sixth Circuit Court Judge George Greer issued an emergency stay at 1:45 p.m. ET temporarily preventing the removal of Terri Schiavo’s food and nutrition tube.

Schiavo says wife’s starvation will begin Feb. 22; Greer challenged to issue new stay until motions, appeals decided
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published February 21, 2005

CLEARWATER (FBW)-On the eve of the day Terri Schiavo’s husband has said he will again begin the process of starving his wife to death, David Gibbs III, attorney for Terri’s parents, remains somewhat confident in the legal system, fielding a flurry of motions and decisions in reaction to a surprise move by Judge George Greer Feb. 21 to delay a hearing until Feb. 23.

Terri Schiavo should not be put to death for her disability
First Person
JONI B. HANNIGAN
Managing Editor
Published February 21, 2005

JACKSONVILLE (FBW) — A young mother beams with determination as she drags her daughter’s frail body through an inflatable obstacle course. Setting the grinning child back into a junior-sized wheelchair to tie her tennis shoes, the mom explains the child was born early and has cerebral palsy. At eight, she cannot walk or talk—she just smiles.

February 3, 2005

Schiavo never had appropriate legal representation, court told

CLEARWATER (FBW)–Urging the court to not rush into a life-and-death situation at the hands of an “overzealous” attorney, a lawyer for Terri Schiavo’s family argued Jan. 28 that she has never been given her constitutional right to an independent attorney, something that should happen before she is literally starved to death by a court order.

January 27, 2005

FIRST-PERSON: Decision has ominous implications for disabled

LEESBURG, Va. (BP)–On Jan. 23 the U.S. Supreme Court denied review of a Florida Supreme Court opinion declaring a Florida Statute, known as “Terri’s Law”, unconstitutional.

January 20, 2005

U.S. Supreme court refuses to hear appeal in Bush v. Schiavo

WASHINGTON (FBW)–The U.S. Supreme Court denied an appeal by Florida Governor Jeb Bush Jan. 24 to overturn a decision by the Florida Supreme Court which ruled “Terri’s Law” unconstitutional last September.

January 13, 2005

Appeals court rejects Schindler’s religious liberty request

LAKELAND (FBW)—Ruling on their last pending appeal for the year, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal Dec. 29 affirmed a lower court’s decision to not re-open a case involving the religious liberty of a disabled woman, Terri Schiavo, by issuing a one-word decree: “Affirmed.”

December 30, 2004

Appeals court refuses to re-open Schiavo case
ACLJ asks U.S. Supreme Court to take Terri’s case

LAKELAND (FBW)-Ruling on their last pending appeal for the year, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal Dec. 29 affirmed a lower court’s decision to not re-open a case involving the religious liberty of a disabled woman, Terri Schiavo, by issuing a one-word decree, “Affirmed.”

December 16, 2004

Terri Schiavo birthday party without guest of honor

PINELLAS PARK (FBW)–Family and friends of a 41-year-old disabled woman at the center of a “right-to-die” dispute met at a park pavilion Dec. 12 to celebrate her Dec. 2 birthday.

November 11, 2004

Judge rules in favor of Terri Schiavo on nutrition stay
Michael Schiavo challenges judge’s order; Terri moved back to Woodside Hospice in Pinellas Park

CLEARWATER (FBW)-A pair of judicial decisions the last week in October made clear Terri Schiavo will not die of starvation or dehydration as long as there are appeals pending before the courts.

October 28, 2004

Greer rejects religious argument in Schiavo case; issues emergency stay to allow parents to appeal by Dec. 6
Florida Supreme Court declines request for rehearing in Gov.’s case

CLEARWATER (FBW)-Terri Schiavo supporters got a double whammy last week when the judiciary on two fronts turned down requests for rehearings in the case of the 40-year old disabled woman.

Bush attorney returns to Florida roots, urges cultural engagement in Schiavo case

GRACEVILLE (BCF)—Ken Connor, a former Florida trial attorney, told students at the Baptist College of Florida Oct. 18 that Americans have rejected the foundation of “the Great American Experiment,” and have given into to a new cultural order.

October 7, 2004

Gov. Bush asks for rehearing in Schiavo Supreme Court case
New attorney for Schindlers cite religious liberty issues in guardianship court

TALLAHASSEE (FBW)-Florida’s Gov. Jeb Bush filed a motion Oct. 4 asking the Florida State Supreme Court to reconsider its Sept. 23 ruling in which justices said a law allowing the governor to order the resumption of Terri Schiavo’s feeding and hydration tube unconstitutional.

September 30, 2004

Florida Supreme Court rules ‘Terri’s Law’ unconstitutional

TALLAHASSEE (BP)—In a blow to pro-lifers, the Florida Supreme Court struck down “Terri’s Law” Sept. 23, ruling against the 2003 act that allowed Gov. Jeb Bush to order a feeding tube re-inserted into a 40-year-old disabled woman.

September 9, 2004

Supreme Court hears Schiavo v. Bush
Justices question Bush lawyers on separation of powers, narrowness of ‘Terri’s Law’

TALLAHASSEE (FBW)—In a case pro-life advocates say may decide the future of euthanasia in the United States, Florida Supreme Court justices heard arguments Sept. 1 over the constitutionality of “Terri’s Law”—a measure opposed by Terri Schiavo’s husband, Michael, who filed suit against the governor last October.

September 2, 2004

Florida high court hears arguments in Schiavo case
Justices question Bush lawyers on separation of powers, narrowness of Terri’s law

TALLAHASSEE (FBW)-In a case pro-life advocates say may decide the future of euthanasia in the United States, Florida Supreme Court justices heard arguments Aug. 31 over the constitutionality of “Terri’s Law”—a measure opposed by Terri Schiavo’s husband, Michael, who filed suit against the governor last October.

July 29, 2004

Terri Schiavo attorney cites SBC resolution in legal motion

CLEARWATER (FBW)-Citing Terri Schiavo’s right to freely exercise her religious faith, her parents’ lawyer July 20 added a new twist to the case by arguing that removing the 40-year-old disabled woman’s feeding tube would be in direct violation of her religious beliefs.

June 24, 2004

Florida Supreme Court agrees to fast-track Terri Schiavo case

TALLAHASSEE (FBW)-The Florida Supreme Court voted 4-3 June 16 to hear the case regarding “Terri’s Law,” in which Gov. Bush, acting with the Legislature’s approval, ordered doctors to re-insert a hydration and nutrition tube last October for a disabled 40-year-old Clearwater woman.

June 10, 2004

Judge rules Terri Schiavo’s parents may resume visitation
District Court grants motion that might fast track case

CLEARWATER (FBW)–Telling them they won’t need a security guard, but they will need to make sure not to violate their daughter’s privacy, Judge George W. Greer ruled June 4 that Terri Schiavo’s parents can resume visiting their daughter at the Clearwater assisted living facility where she lives.

June 3, 2004

Judge allows Terri’s family unsupervised visit

CLEARWATER (FBW)–The family of Terri Schiavo, a 40-year-old disabled woman at the center of a legal dispute, was granted their first unsupervised visit in two months May 29.

May 6, 2004

Judge declares ‘Terri’s Law’ unconstitutional

Updated: May 6, 2004; 6:50 P.M.

CLEARWATER (FBW)-A Florida judge struck down “Terri’s Law” May 5, ruling the measure violated the state’s constitution by allowing Gov. Jeb Bush to order the nutrition and hydration tube of a disabled woman to be reinserted.

March 18, 2004

Terri Schiavo’s parents lose second bid to intervene in court case

CLEARWATER (FBW) – A Florida state court March 12 denied a motion to intervene on behalf of Robert and Mary Schindler, the parents of Terri Schiavo, a brain-damaged woman at the center of a "right-to-die" debate.

February 12, 2004

Gov. Bush, Schiavo parents gain appeals court victories

TAMPA (FBW)-Gov. Jeb Bush and Terri Schiavo’s parents won a reprieve Feb. 13 when an appellate court ruled twice in their favor on two separate legal issues regarding the ongoing case of the 40-year-old brain-damaged woman at the center of a national "right-to-die" debate.

January 22, 2004

Schiavo attorney seeks modification of visitation rules
Schindler attorney says action is ‘retaliatory’ against brain-damaged woman’s parents

ST. PETERSBURG (FBW)-A lawyer acting on behalf of Michael Schiavo, the husband of a 40-year-old brain damaged woman in Florida, has petitioned the court for even more stringent restrictions on visitors than those already in place.

January 15, 2004

Judge refuses to reappoint Schiavo guardian ad litem

CLEARWATER (FBW)-Citing pending litigation over the constitutionality of a law which provided a brain damaged woman a guardian ad litem, a circuit judge turned down a request Jan. 9 by Gov. Jeb Bush to reappoint the dismissed man to that role.

January 8, 2004

Florida case draws international attention as Sanctity of Human Life Sunday nears

CLEARWATER (FBW)–Drawing an international spotlight to Florida in 2003, the case of 40-year-old disabled woman Terri Schiavo continues to sustain momentum as right-to-die advocates and right-to-life proponents square off in what has become one more stake in the battle over the sanctity of human life.

Legislature pressed to act in defense of life in case of Terri Schiavo

TAMPA (FBW)—In a state where a death sentence can be appealed again and again, it didn’t sit well with members of both chambers of the legislature that Terri Schiavo faced imminent death unless drastic measures were taken to remedy the situation.

December 24, 2003

Judge set to rule on Schiavo case

CLEARWATER (FBW)-The legal battle over a woman’s right to life came one step closer to being decided Dec. 23 when a circuit court judge said he’s ready to rule on the constitutionality of "Terri’s Law," opening the door for the possible removal of the 40-year old brain-damaged woman’s feeding tube.

Circuit Court Judge Douglas W. Baird told attorneys for Florida Gov. Jeb Bush he needs neither testimony from witnesses or a jury to help him decide whether the Legislature’s quick action in October was unconstitutional.

November 18, 2003

Amber’s story: An unanticipated quality of life

[EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final article in a two-part series telling the story of Amber Satterwhite. Part one, "Amber’s story: Joy on Christmas Eve," detailed Amber’s journey from the time she collapsed into a diabetic coma at age fourteen in 1995, until the present. ]

MIAMI (FBW)–While at times it might seem cruel that 22-year-old Amber Satterwhite has not mentally progressed beyond a 3-year-old, her mom said that’s not a reason to cast doubt on her quality of life.

December 11, 2003

Amber’s story: Joy on Christmas Eve

MIAMI (FBW)—Christmas Eve 1995 the entire Satterwhite family gathered at 14-year-old Amber’s bedside in a South Carolina hospital. A noisy respirator delivering air to her lungs, a feeding tube in her nose, and the earnest prayers of her family were the only signs of life.

Earlier in the evening Amber’s 11-year-old brother Dean had roamed the hallways of the intensive care unit, crying and upset. He had been told the inevitable. Amber would not wake up.

Guardian’s report ‘academic’ but not ‘practical’
Attorney for brain-damaged woman’s parents says Terri Schiavo’s case is anything but typical

CLEARWATER (FBW)-Though he might be striving to serve as a mediator, and though his conclusions may sound profound — a long-time Florida litigator said the court-appointed guardian ad litem for Terri Schiavo, has failed to apply simple logic in a case that is not typical, but is instead full of unanswered questions and suspect motives.

December 3, 2003

Supporters to gather in Clearwater for Schiavo’s 40^th birthday; Guardian’s report to governor released

CLEARWATER (FBW)-Supporters from across America are expected to gather outside Woodside Hospice in Pinellas Park Dec. 3 to celebrate the 40th birthday of Terri Schiavo, the brain damaged woman at the center of a national "right-to-die" debate.

The celebration comes a day after a court-appointed special guardian ad litem released a 40-page report Dec. 2 calling for a "fresh, clean-hands start," including swallowing tests to see if Schiavo can eat and drink on her own.

December 4, 2003

Lawyers continue to battle over Terri’s right to live

CLEARWATER (FBW)—In two actions a Florida attorney calls an attempt to "short circuit the judicial process," a lawyer for Michael Schiavo asked a judge Nov. 25 to prevent Gov. Jeb Bush from deposing witnesses in the case and to by-pass court procedure in order to rule on the case himself.

November 27, 2003

Terri Schiavo supporters announce silent vigil

ST. PETERSBURG BEACH (FBW)—Green plaid ribbons and a light in the window will remind people around the world that Terri Schiavo, a 39-year-old disabled woman, is not yet out of danger and faces death by starvation and dehydration if her husband and guardian prevails in the Florida courts.

November 19, 2003

Legal manueverings continue in Terri Schiavo case
Appeals court grants stay; ACLJ files appeal

LAKELAND (FBW)—In a round of legal manueverings Nov. 14, the 2nd District Court of Appeal issued an indefinite stay after Pinellas County Circuit Court Judge Doublas Baird the same day ruled to lift a stay clearing the way for a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of "Terri’s Law."

November 13, 2003

Terri’s parents voice private pain in conflict

PINELLAS PARK (FBW)—It had been six days since her daughter had eaten. Mary Schindler’s voice lowered as she remembered Oct. 21. She could hardly speak. With a rigid back, she clasped her hands to her face, her chest—and finally grabbed her chin.

Editorial
More than one worldview at play in Schiavo debate

Reading the newspapers and watching the cable news accounts of the now internationally known Terri Schiavo controversy, one would assume that the passions and motivations in this case are fueled solely by the religious worldview of pro-life Catholics, conservative evangelicals and other members of the so-called “Religious Right.” As usual, the major media are missing an important part of this story – there is another worldview in play in the Schiavo debate advocated chiefly by the famous attorney of the case, George Felos.

November 6, 2003

Sekulow supports Gov. Bush, assists Schiavo’s parents

CLEARWATER (FBW)—Asking to intervene in a lawsuit that is expected to go before the Florida Supreme Court, the American Center for Law and Justice, filed a motion Oct. 30 in the Circuit Court for Pinellas County to intervene on behalf of the parents of Terri Schiavo, a 39-year-old brain damaged woman at the center of a national debate.

November 3, 2003

Wolfson appointed guardian in Schiavo case; Pro-family leader appointed to governor’s legal team

TAMPA (FBW)-Despite allegations that he might have already been biased in the case of 39-year-old brain damaged Terri Schiavo, Jay Wolfson, a medical doctor and lawyer, who is a professor of health and law at Stetson University, has been named to be guardian ad litem to the woman who is at the center of a so-called right-to-die debate.

October 30, 2003

Twists in Terri Schiavo dispute continue
Lieberman backs Gov. Bush, ACLU pledges support for Michael Schiavo

PINELLAS PARK (BP)—After more than a week of intense legal and emotional maneuvers, Terri Schiavo’s family said they are looking to bring her home.

October 29, 2003

Schindler and Schiavo speak out on CNN, Fox

LOS ANGELES (FBW)–In television interviews on CNN and Fox news networks at the same hour Oct. 27, the husband and father of Terri Schiavo each told a part of their side of the story in the ongoing dispute over the fate of the 39-year-old brain damaged woman at the center of a national debate.

October 24, 2003

Schiavo family spends day with Terri; Lieberman backs Gov. Bush
ACLU pledges support for Michael Schiavo

EDITOR’S NOTE: This new story was posted at 10:00 a.m. Oct. 24.

PINNELLAS PARK (FBW)-Thankful for a almost a full day Oct. 23 visiting at Woodside Hospice with their sister and daughter, Terri Schiavo’s family said the redness around her eyes has subsided and it appears her kidneys are functioning.

October 23, 2003

Schiavo moved back to hospice, husband reverses ban on family’s visits

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 23.

PINELLAS PARK (FBW)-Terri Schiavo was moved back to Woodside Hospice late Oct. 22 where her parents were allowed to visit for the first time since a flurry of legal proceedings Oct. 20-21 had her moved from hospice to hospital and back.

Legislature intervenes in Schiavo case

TALLAHASSEE (FBW)-Frantic debate over the removal of a feeding tube from 39-year-old Terri Schiavo had lawmakers from Tampa to Clearwater scurrying Oct. 20 while death by starvation and dehydration appeared likely for the Clearwater woman.

October 22, 2003

Terri Schiavo moved to hospital, rehydration begins after Gov. Bush issues executive order

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated at 7:46 a.m. Oct. 22.

CLEARWATER (FBW)-Doctors at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater began the process to rehydrate Terri Schiavo late Oct. 21, six days after her feeding tube was removed.

October 21, 2003

Florida legislature grants Gov. Bush authority to issue stay in starvation of Clearwater woman

CLEARWATER (FBW)-Both chambers of the Florida legislature voted Oct. 21 to authorize Florida Gov. Jeb Bush a one-time stay to prevent the withholding of nutrition and hydration from Terri Schiavo, a 39-year-old Florida woman whose feeding tube was removed Oct. 15.

October 16, 2003

UPDATED EDITORIAL: Starving a woman to death

CLEARWATER, Fla. –A five-year legal battle to remove the feeding tube of Terri Schindler Schiavo seemingly ended Oct. 15 — with the death of the 39-year-old, brain-damaged woman now imminent. The determined effort of husband Michael Schiavo acting as her legal guardian to starve his wife to death may be realized in a matter of days.

September 25, 2003

Editorial
Date set: Starving a woman to death in Clearwater

Terri Schindler Schiavo’s execution date has been set. Unlike criminals on death row who are given a last meal of their choice before the state administers their punishment, Schiavo—guilty of no crime but the misfortune of her marriage to a man determined to end her life—will have no last meal; her means of execution is starvation.

September 4, 2003

Editorial
Starving a woman to death in Clearwater

A five-year legal battle to remove the feeding tube of Terri Schindler Schiavo seems to be nearing its end-with the death of the 39 year-old, brain-damaged woman seemingly imminent. The determined effort of Michael Schiavo-acting as her legal guardian-to starve his wife to death may be realized in just a few weeks.

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