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March 11, 2005
Michael Schiavo rejects offer of $1 million
Earlier today, World Magazine reported that an American businessman named Robert Herring had offered Michael Schiavo $1 million if he would end his pursuit to starve his disabled wife to death. (Note the headline on the BBC link, erroneously calling this a "coma case." Sigh.)
The $1m offer expires on Monday, 14 March, four days before Mrs Schiavo's feeding-tube is due to be removed. Under the offer, Mr Schiavo would hand over his rights to decide his wife's future to her parents.Mr Herring, who founded an electronics firm and later a satellite channel, said he was moved to act after following the legal battle and realising that time was running out for Mrs Schiavo.
As a supporter of stem cell research, he said he believed that there was hope of a medical cure.
He said he was a "neutral party", insisting he had no connections with the woman's parents, husband or any organisation involved in the case.
"I believe very strongly that there are medical advances happening around the globe that very shortly could have a positive impact on Terri's condition," he said.
"I have seen miraculous recoveries occur through the use of stem cells in patients suffering a variety of conditions.
"With a date of March 18th quickly approaching, and no other viable hope for Terri to be able to keep her feeding tube, I felt compelled to act."
In a follow-up posting, World Mag reports that Michael Schiavo has rejected the offer.
Terri's family members said the offer was "incredible," but were not surprised Schiavo didn't take it. "After he has denied Terri therapy for so many years and denied our family any opportunity to help her, we can only come to the conclusion that he is not comfortable with the prospects of her regaining her abilities to speak and communicate to us the reasons for her condition," they said in a statement.
I'm inclined to agree. Since the man has obviously moved on with his life, fathering two children by another woman, one wonders why he pursues Terri's death so doggedly.
Posted by Drew at March 11, 2005 06:27 PM
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Maybe because he doesn't want to see her suffer anymore? Or maybe it's something we on the outside cannot know, not having lived in their life.
It sure doesn't look like he's doing it for the money though.
Posted by: Jon Gallagher at March 11, 2005 07:20 PM
I think it is because he has something to hide about how Terri collapsed in the first place. Also the euthanasia gang want to use Terri as a victim for their agenda, so they cannot allow her to survive.
Posted by: Margaret O'Hearn at March 12, 2005 12:42 AM
I think it is because he has something to hide about how Terri collapsed in the first place. Also the euthanasia gang want to use Terri as a victim for their agenda, so they cannot allow her to survive.
Posted by: Margaret O'Hearn at March 12, 2005 12:43 AM
This story is very disturbing to me.
I am praying every day that something will happen to change the outcome for Terry. I am afraid, though, that Margaret is right. She is going to be killed for selfish reasons on the part of the right-to-euthanize groups and on the part of Michael Shiavo, who just wants to be shed of her forever.
Posted by: Bonfire7 at March 12, 2005 11:06 AM
I agree whole heartedly with the fact that he probably is hiding something about how she collapsed. I lived in an abusive relationship, and it SCREAMS it all over this case. I think he should hand her over to her parents. He moved on with his life and couldn't possibly have her best interest at heart. I also can't imagine another woman standing back letting this go. Michael will be judged by the Almighty, and Terri's blood will definitely be on his hands. I as a person would love to see him suffer the same way he is making his EX-wife (Terri), but as a child of God, I pray for his salvation.
Posted by: Wendy at March 26, 2005 01:52 AM
It is my understanding that Michael has already made furneral arrangement and will have Terri cremated. If the answer to our prayer is death for Terri will there be an autopsy? This may give us some insite.
Posted by: Deborah Blackburn at March 27, 2005 09:55 PM
I have learned about this at school today!
Posted by: nixon at March 31, 2005 05:16 PM