From the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals:
Judges Gerald Tjoflat and Charles R. Wilson, the same two judges who issued a dissenting opinion last week when the full court considered the case for the first time, also issued a statement in Wednesday's ruling.
"The relevant question here is whether a rational factfinder could have found by clear and convincing evidence that Mrs. Schiavo would have wanted nutrition and hydration to be withdrawn under these circumstances. The plaintiffs carry a heavy burden, but I do not believe that this question can be determined in this expedited fashion without a hearing on the merits," wrote Tjoflat, who was appointed to the bench by Gerald Ford. Wilson was nominated by former President Clinton.
Also, Jesse Jackson relayed that his attempts to sway state senators to reverse themselves and support a bill to save Terri have failed.
This is an unspeakably sad day for the country.
There is nothing left for the Schindlers or their supporters to do but pray.
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