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james
IP: 172.130.255.173 Sep 10, 07 - 11:43 PM |
David Bryer
David Bryer was a patient in Pinellis County, Florida who was exactly like Terri Schiavo. He was PVS and I believe his wife went to court to remove the feeding tube. In 2002, David Bryer died. I do not know if his feeding tube was removed or he died of natural causes. Apparently though, there was trial on this matter in front of Judge Seth Walker (now retired). Judge Walker was a pro-life judge and refused to remove his feeding tube. Diana Lynne in her book Terri's Story presents a piece of his opinion. "You feed goldfish." "This court must give deference to human life, no matter its state. The lack of medical ["probability"] of neurological improvement is insufficient to command its termination. We must feed David Bryer." I don't know if the Clear and Convincing evidence was met in that case but it should be noted that Felos believed the feeding tube should have been removed anyway from Terri Schiavo in light of best interest (In case the Clear and Convincing evidence did not exist.) It should also be noted that Judge Seth Walker was known for his pro-life religious views. Judge Walker was in the St. Petersburg Division. In 1997, Felos sought to get case taken out of the St. Petersburg division and placed in the Clearwater Division. This probably because Felos did not want to take a chance of Judge Walker preciding over the Schiavo case. Felos was successful and ultimately the case was heard in front of Judge Greer instead of Judge Walker. Too bad for Terri Schiavo. She may been spared if Judge Walker heard the case. |
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