This is a forward I just recieved, cut and pasted.
A potential tragedy is unfolding in Florida at this very moment that has
the potential of becoming another major advance for the culture of
death. A young disabled woman is in danger of being starved to death at
the request of her husband, who already is living with another woman.
Here's where to see what is about to happen without your help:
http://www.catholicpetitions.com/petitions.php?id=226
Please read about Terri Schiavo's dire situation and then sign a
petition asking Gov. Jeb Bush and Florida's Attorney General Charlie
Crist to intervene in her case and stop the court-ordered execution
sought by her husband, who stands to gain financially from her death.
Urge a full investigation into how Terri suffered brain damage as well
as how she yet could recover from it.
Support for Terri at CatholicPetitions.com already made a difference
with Gov. Bush, who cited the many emails he has received as why he
asked Judge George Greer to appoint a guardian and take no action in
regard to her life. Unfortunately, the judge rejected Gov. Bush's appeal
Wednesday. Terri's final hearing -- to decide whether she is starved to
death or allowed to live and likely recover -- was set for Sept 11 in an
apparent effort to obscure her expected death sentence on newscasts and
front pages dominated by remembrances of the terrorist tragedy.
While Terri's lawyers still seek ways to stop the ominous precedent-
setting court-ordered execution, her plight goes virtually unnoticed
across America. Your help is needed not only to pray for her protection
and sign the petition for guard her life but to make the public aware of
this tragic miscarriage of justice. Here's where to act:
http://www.catholicpetitions.com/petitions.php?id=226
Terri suffered a collapse in 1990 that deprived her of oxygen for
several minutes, causing the brain damage. She receives nutrition and
hydration by a feeding tube, but is allowed no other life-support
measures by her husband. A Florida court recently ruled he may remove
her feeding tube despite medical evidence that (1) Terri is able to
communicate and respond to commands, and (2) foul play may have been
involved in her collapse.
What's more, 13 physicians say Terri can recover with proper therapy!
Husband Michael, however, has denied her this therapy. He even has not
allowed her the comfort of a visit by her Catholic priest, thus denying
Terri the sacrament.
Don't allow Terri Schiavo to be executed under these circumstances!
Stand up for the helpless and demand action! Help make the outcry to
Gov. Bush and Attorney General Crist loud enough to mandate action on
Terri's behalf. Act now while there's still time! Here's where to make
your voice heard:
http://www.catholicpetitions.com/petitions.php?id=226
Fr. Peter West
CatholicVote.Org
Larry Cirignano, Esq.
CatholicVote.Org
P.S. This isn't just a Florida issue endangering one woman. Americans
must realize if such convenient killing is allowed, one day soon they,
too, might be helpless in need of someone to fight for their lives.
Please alert everyone you know -- for their sake as well as Terri's.
Tell them to make their stand at:
http://www.catholicpetitions.com/petitions.php?id=226