Not That The Nuts Will Believe Them...
But the Department of Children and Families found no evidence to suggest that Michael Shiavo ever abused or neglected his wife, nor was there any evidence/witnesses to back up her parents' claim that he ever said he couldn't wait for her to die so he would be rich (or variations on that theme).
This very agency filed an 11th hour appeal alleging abuse back in 2003. Judge Greer ordered investigation records to be released, which, oddly enough, appears to show Michael Shiavo to be a very caring husband.
It must be difficult to change someone's opinion on such an emotional subject. I mean, think of all those people who projected their own beliefs onto this shell of a woman... all those who grasped at anything that might help keep her breathing carcass going. So many of them pointed to the allegations of abuse, which have now been dismissed. He's not getting a big cash settlement, he never said he couldn't wait for "the bitch to die", and staff members who cared for her all stated he was a loving, caring husband. There is no other motive to let her die than to abide by HER WISHES.
PS: I am still coming down from my CNN high. I appreciate all the emails of congratulations, and yes, I am working on getting a copy of the piece for the site (should have something by next weekend). I found it kind of amusing that they pointed to my site where I discussed another website - they could have left me out of it completely and just focused on the Phil A. Buster site. But hey, MoxieGrrrl was on CNN :)
This very agency filed an 11th hour appeal alleging abuse back in 2003. Judge Greer ordered investigation records to be released, which, oddly enough, appears to show Michael Shiavo to be a very caring husband.
The DCF said its investigation found Michael Schiavo to be a loving spouse who cared deeply about his wife.So, do you think he may have ACTUALLY BEEN DOING ALL HE DID ON HER BEHALF? I wonder if all those happy little idiots to emailed me or left a comment that "HE ABUSED HER! HE'S OUT TO GET HER MONEY! HE IS EVIL!" will dismiss this agency's investigation findings or if they will change their tune a little?"The staff involved with her care stated the spouse is always courteous and is rarely alone with the patient," the 2003 report found.
"There is no supporting documentation that the spouse ever made statements about 'Is the bitch ever going to die?' or 'When will the bitch die because I will be rich.'"
A DCF report from a year earlier said Michael Schiavo had no access to hundreds of thousands of dollars awarded to his wife from a medical malpractice suit.
"He is only the guardian of person and the financial guardian is a banking institution. All expenditures are authorized by the court and [Michael Schiavo] has no control over them," it said.
It must be difficult to change someone's opinion on such an emotional subject. I mean, think of all those people who projected their own beliefs onto this shell of a woman... all those who grasped at anything that might help keep her breathing carcass going. So many of them pointed to the allegations of abuse, which have now been dismissed. He's not getting a big cash settlement, he never said he couldn't wait for "the bitch to die", and staff members who cared for her all stated he was a loving, caring husband. There is no other motive to let her die than to abide by HER WISHES.
PS: I am still coming down from my CNN high. I appreciate all the emails of congratulations, and yes, I am working on getting a copy of the piece for the site (should have something by next weekend). I found it kind of amusing that they pointed to my site where I discussed another website - they could have left me out of it completely and just focused on the Phil A. Buster site. But hey, MoxieGrrrl was on CNN :)
by MG at 9:35 AM
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Get the fuck out...Mox on CNN! Now way! Rock and Blog on Sister. Can't wait to see the vid if you can find it.
This is even more confirming that Blogging is taking over as a form of media that means something...as to what that means, I don't know. I am always suspicious of news reports on media. It is like the oscars, actors congratulating other actors. That said, I think your site is wonderful.
No doubt the "Culture of Lifers" won't be spining the lack of evidence to harm Terri in any positive way.
The video is on its way to me - I will hopefully have it up by next weekend. ;) Pretty cool, eh? Gotta admit though, it makes the world feel even smaller.
With their attack dog mentality, they'll be gunning for the weakest link, which is the DCF. Loads of bad press on that bunch. Oh well, I'm glad Michael got some documented support on this.
Way to go, grrrl on that CNN spot! How cool is that?
Hey Mox -
The world's not getting smaller, your audience is just getting bigger, thanks to CNN!
Rock on grrrl! :)
Right-wing nuts would never let something like facts get in the way of their agenda. During the whole Schiavo media circus it seemed the goal of Schiavo's supporters was to make Michael Schiavo out as the devil incarnate, when the report from Florida's Department of Children and Families shows that he was an attentive and non-abusive husband.
Mox, I'm jealous you got on CNN, but congrats. I had my own brush with fame when Michael Moore published one of my columns at his web site. That was cool. Anyway, if you know someone at CNN, can you put a good word in for me?
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