Carla Sauer: "I want the public to know the truth"

Jackson's Junction: Video Blogging- we provide (video), you decide!

This video was submitted by one of our readers with the headline "Amazing Video - Schiavo Case". When your done watching this, I think you will agree.

Carla Sauer Iyer worked as a caregiver for Terri Schiavo and the story she tells is incredible. She claims that she reported Michael Schiavo to her supervisors and police for injecting Terri with Insulin in an effort to deepen her comma or bring death to her quicker. She states she was fired from her job when she reported these and other allegations to proper authorities.

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Update: Check back at 12:00 midnight and we will have video of another one of Terri's nurses, Heidi Law, along with video of Sean Hannity blasting a congressman on TV.

WATCH NOW- "Amazing Video" - The interview of Carla Sauer Iyer.

Update II: WATCH- Interview with Terri's former nurse Heidi Law.
Update III: WATCH - Joe Scarborough makes the most passionate plea for Terri that I have seen on any news show. This is moving and must see.

Update IV: Another nurse speaks out. Watch Trudy Capone.

Comments

[nick]

whoa...that's brutal.

Sharing the view of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Lutheran Reaction to Extended Stay for Terri Schiavo

Below is a statement/commentary from the president of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod (LCMS), the Rev. Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick, on the February 25, 2005 decision in Florida to extend by three weeks the court order keeping Terri Schiavo's feeding tube in place.

[NOTE: For more information regarding the matter of end-of-life decisions, read the Report of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, February 1993, titled, "Christian Care at Life's End." The following sentence is a quote from that document, "In cases where it is not possible in any way to determine a patient’s own assessments concerning the burdens and benefits of the treatment, the wisest choice is to continue provision of nutrition and hydration." (page 10)]

Lutheran Reaction to Extended Stay for Terri Schiavo

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25, 2005--The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod is encouraged by the most recent developments in Terri Schiavo's court case. We are thankful that her parents will be given a chance to request further medical tests and explore their remaining legal options.

As Christians, we believe that assisted suicide (euthanasia) fails every test by which history judges the compassion and morality of a society. We believe it degrades the ethics of medicine.

Judging from various news reports, it does not appear that Ms. Schiavo has entered irretrievably into the dying process. Therefore, administering food and hydration would belong in the realm of ordinary care and should not be withdrawn. Removing Terri's feeding tube will not allow her to die, since she is not dying. Removing her tube will, in fact, cause her to die.

This court struggle has the potential effectively to legalize and set a dangerous precedent for this type of killing in our country--a precedent that would have profound effects on our culture as a whole. Our society is shaped by the value we place on human life. If we believe that the life of every human being is of special worth, we will choose to treat each person with care and respect. As we face often-difficult end-of-life issues, our aim must always be to care, never to kill.

As Christians, in particular, we understand that God has created civil government so that His creation--and especially His gift of human life--would be preserved and protected. We understand that it is our duty as citizens to help our government fulfill this responsibility, especially in a democratic society, when legalized assisted-suicide is being publicly advocated.

To that end, The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod will continue to inform and educate our members and society as a whole that human life has measureless value at every stage of development and consciousness, for every individual is known and loved by God. Every human life is a life created by God and a life for whom Jesus died to buy us all back from sin and death.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Terri and her family for strengthened and renewed faith.

[RobertaMarie]

Carla Sauer speaks the truth. God's righteousness and holiness shall prevail and the truth shall be revealed. His perfect will shall also prevail. We are praying for you Terri; I am praying that God will bring restoration and healing to your body. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.

[JoMarley]

I have been unable to get the video to run

[Bonnie Stancil]

I'm a c4 sci,can't do anything for myself.I live at home with my husband. We were married 6 months in 1996 when this happened. He has been by my every day. Have cna m-f for him to work. He cares for me the rest of the time.I've had feeding tube twice he coxes me to eat. He says Micheal is hidding something.

[Bryan Andressen]

I must say... Carla Sauer... is lying... through her teeth. Can she read... the cue cards... that the religious right... wrote for her... any slower?

[ROBIN PETIT]

Dear GOD she needed a husband with a heart, this man is brutal...
Dear God he could have just walked out and let her parents have thier child back.
Dear GOd I pray for a miracale.
Our thoughts and love goes out to Terri and her family

[Sandy]

This is incredible. Carla Sauer Iyer wants me to believe that hundreds of care-givers, doctors, reputable specialists, nurses, therapists, law enforcement officers, judges, politicians, etc. are intimidated by Michael Schiavo and they are all lying or covering up for him? And Carla Sauer Iyer wants me to believe that she was fired for reporting alleged wrong doings? Any sane person knows that a secret is hard to keep amongst a few people - much less several hundred. I do not believe her story.

My concern was the fact that Terri is being starved to death. No human being deserves that fate. However, in Terri's case, she is not aware that she is being starved nor does she feel any pain. That may have been different 10 years ago when Carla Sauer Iyer was her care giver and Terri appeared to be marginally responsive. Obviously Terri has slipped into a more vegetarian state and no amount of sympathy, therapy or care is going to bring her back. Or are we to believe every doctor is incorrect in their diagnosis?

At this point it really doesn't matter who did or didn't do what to Terri. The courts can fight that out later. Terri is a living corpse who should be allowed to pass away and rest peacefully. She does not feel pain or anything else. Let her go. It's too late to save Terri.

As for the criminal injustice - then the courts need to decide who was responsible, if anyone, for her fate.

Terri ended up this way because of an eatting disorder. She obviously was obsessed with her appearance and weight. Given this knowledge, I find it amazing that her parents continue to post pictures and videos of her at her very worst. Terri would be so humiliated! I do not believe this is what Terri would have wanted. If Terri could ever recover enough to know what was going on around her, would she be happy about it?

Everyone is very passionate about keeping Terri alive - but the only person who seems to understand how Terri would feel is her husband. Her parents want to keep her alive for their own personal reasons. They can't accept that she really died 15 years ago.

Let Terri go be with God. And to Terri - I apologize for all the people who think you want to live this way. They obviously don't think of you first.

[Jeff Tan]

Begging your pardon, Sandy, but the court ruling of Judge Greer had at the most the testimony of 5 neurologists, none of whom were allowed to use MRI and PET scans to properly assess Terri's condition. Of those 5 neurologists, 2 were Michael's and 2 were Terri's parents'. The fifth one was called upon by the courts: Dr. Ronald Cranford. Testimony from the neurologists brought forward by Terri's parents were set aside as unconvincing. Dr. Ronald Cranford's testimony was considered by the courts to be the most competent. But there's something wrong here, because Dr. Cranford is not an objective expert witness. He is one of the most prominent advocates of euthanasia in the United States. He testifies in many right-to-die cases to rule on PVS. He is a member of the Hemlock Society, a pro-euthanasia group. He was an officer in another pro-euthanasia group in the past. He advocates the starvation and dehydration of Alzheimer's sufferers even when all they need is food and water.

Terri's wishes for death in this situation are corroborated only by her husband Michael, his brother, and his brother's wife. They are contested by Terri's family and best friend. Michael did not ever testify about Terri's alleged death wish until 1998, 8 years after her collapse. He testified in 1993 during the malpractice lawsuit that the lawsuit award would be so that he could take care of Terri for the rest of their lives. Immediately after winning more than $1 million in that lawsuit settlement, he ordered all therapy and treatment to cease and put in a "DO NOT RESUSCITATE" order in her charts. Those are a matter of public record.

There are 17 affidavits of nurses and doctors who attest that Terri can swallow on her own. There are at least two neurologists who have personally examined Terri and have challenged the PVS diagnosis. Dr. William Hammesfahr and Dr. William Polk Chesire Jr. Dr. Hammesfahr mainained this from the beginning. Dr. Hammesfahr's report is a matter of court record, but his testimony was set aside. Dr. Chesire strongly recommends fMRI and PET scans before making a diagnosis.

And please do not disbelieve that the nurse in that post was fired for reporting Michael. Another nurse, Nora Lynn Wagner was fired just this week for not signing a statement protesting the intervention of Congress and the president.

What you may not understand, and I really hope you are open-minded enough to dig deeper, that this goes beyond Michael Schiavo. His attorney George Felos was chair of the board for Woodside hospice. It is irregular enough that Terri was brought there despite not being terminally ill. It is illegal that she got there without a signed authorization from her doctor at that time (Dr. Gambone?). Dr. Gambone testified in court that it was Michael's idea and decision to move Terri to hospice. It is also highly suspicious that that same hospice was being investigated for Medicare/Medicaid fraud amounting to about $15 million for payments allocated for patients of that hospice who were supposed to be terminally ill (which qualifies them for those funds) but weren't! In fact, Spencer Levine, director of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Attorney General's office said that "Medicaid fraud a problem worth $700 million to $1.4 billion in Florida."

Isn't $700 million enough to warrant a massive coverup involving the hospice, lawyers and judges? Aren't these charges, supported by affidavits, testimonies and various investigations, all set aside by Judge Greer, enough reason to stop Terri's execution to finally launch a full-scale investigation? After all, if Terri dies, such an investigation may not be possible anymore, given that Michael has voiced plans to immediately cremate Terri's remains at her death.

So, Sandy, don't you think the whole thing warrants deeper scrutiny?

[Jay]

I have read the Bone Scan report, www.sweetliberty.org/bulletins/bonescan.htm. Afterwards I could understand why he would not want her to survive.
She might tell on him.
How many times has he tried to kill her?

I know we live in a man's world but this is insane. I thought we were further ahead than this!

Surely I am not the only one who read this?
I have forwarded it...
In hopes someone in a high place might see it and do something to help her....and us...

This could set presidence... How long has this been going on, and we just weren't aware of it? Letting people starve in some nursing home etc.

[Wendy]

So what is next? They decide what children get to live and what children will not live. Honestly alot of babies cannot swallow when they are born and have trouble eating. From watching videos and reading what I have read she may not have the best quality of life but she does have life. She deserves to live and have the quality of life that she has. This is cruel and unjust. I do not think anyone deserves what they are doing to this poor woman. She can feel pain and they are causing her to starve to death. How horrible.

[Cj. Clayton]

If you watch Terri's video's you can plainly see that she is very much alive and not in ANY vegatative state, she responds and she can talk alittle as well as easily follow objects with her eyes.

The Florida "Kangaroo Courts" choose not to uphold the law most of the time and certainly in this case.

A death row prisoner has more rights then Terri has EVER been given, and even on death row you receive sustenance (food and water)

I am ashamed to be a "Floridian" after watching this case and seeing how The State of Florida treats its disabled.

And I am certainly appalled by Florida's judges allowing this man (M. Schiavo) to be able to commit the legal murder of his wife.

I do applaud however the efforts of the Bush brothers in fighting this good fight for Terri and I pray that their efforts and the efforts of Terri's wonderful parents will prevail so that Terri can live.

I only hope that M. Schiavo will be brought up on full charges of attempted or premeditated murder in the very near future before he decides to "off" his current live-in spouse as well.

[Susan]

There is so many things wrong in our society. It starts with uncaring people like M. Schiavo.

I know a prominent doctor in Macon, Georgia whose wife is in a much worse condition than Terri. But this caring, loving, doctor insists on having his bedridden wife at his house instead of some nursing home like his co-doctors suggest.

We should have more caring people like Dr. Katner of Macon.

[gg]

Jeff's explanation of this situation is about the most comprehensive and interesting info that I've read regarding Terri's situation.
Thank you for giving this insight regarding the Drs., attorney, hospice, etc. You've explained a LOT to me, and this makes a lot of my concerns fall into place.
Something has seemed so wrong about this case from the first time I heard about it......2 or 3 yrs. ago.
I certainly question the husband's motives in this whole thing. I personally think that he stopped her therapies because he does not WANT her to talk! His insistence upon cremation just makes me more suspicious of him.
I don't live in Florida, but I wonder if there is ANY way that Terri can somehow be granted a divorce based upon what appears to be Mr. Schiavo's bigamy? For all intents and purposes he IS married, and has effectively abandoned his marriage to Terri. I don't know Florida's statute on common-law-marriages, but in many states, including mine, living with someone for a period of 5 years, having children, and basically living as a married couple would constitute a common-law marriage. I believe bigamy is illegal in all states. Michael only acts as Terri's husband when he wants to control her, her family, and when he is actively pursuing her death.
As a Social Worker, I really believe that there IS a strong case for DCYFS to become involved. I see neglect in his discontinuing all therapy. And having a medical background, I am strongly wondering why the feeding tube was discontinued...why the strong insistence by Michael? Feeding tubes are not considered "life support" in the same manner as are respirators. AND if this tube is out, why in the world can the staff not at least try & see if she can ingest oral nutrition and fluid?? It was reported that the staff cannot even use glycerin swabs to clean her mouth......that they must use DRY cotton-swabs!
I don't believe Michael's assertions that this is Terri's wish......to be alive, unattached to life support, but to be killed by withholding nutrients.....specifically the water! One can life much longer without food than one can life without water. Because he is so insistent upon her being killed, because he didn't even bring up her so-called request until 7 or 8 yrs. into this situation, and because he filed some time ago for an immediate cremation upon her death, well.......I am very suspicious of him, and very suspicious about the sudden 1990 "collapse". Why the rush? Why the intensity of his demands? Is there something he is hiding? We'll never know if Terri is killed, will we??

[gg]

http://www.sweetliberty.org/bulletins/terri/bonescan.htm

Jay, I went to the link that you posted, and the page has changed. This is the link for Terri's bonescan info as of 3/24/05 @ 4:00 a.m. CST.

Just FYI.......oh, I agree with your assessment of this! Especially informative was the finding of bones that have been broken and have healed. Something isn't right here, that's for sure!

[ralph williams]

I have never heard it said who pays for her maintenance. The parents should be able to keep her alive if they will pay for the hospice care.

[Jay]

GG,
I did go to the site you posted. Thank you.
Looks the same, I read the part about the doctor saying she appeared to be a possible strangulation victim. So I am thinking...maybe her throat was severly injured to the point of not being able to eat or drink, as normal...

Thus needing a feeding tube??

I am sure there must be alot more to this...
Sometimes we are lead to left field! But when we start communicating, we raise questions.

If I were a victim, of near death, I WOULD WANT THE TRUTH TO BE KNOWN, what if it was not caused by me?

When in doubt, DON"T!!!!!

[CS Bolay]

Sandy, LOOK AT THE FACTS!!! NOT CNN!!! It's all there to look at. She isn't dead, blast it!! Dear God, I am so sick of hearing this crap. As I keep saying, don't give an opinion about something you don't know a dang thing about!

[Cheryl]

I just feel this is murder. Terri doesn't have a machine that keeps her heart beating. No machine has kept her breathing. Just food and now starvation. Next will be the Old folks in the rest homes. Just don't feed them. I'm saddened by our courts and the judges that would allow this to be done to Ms. Shiavo. I pray for justice for her and I feel, Michael should be indicted for attempted murder and premeditated murder. At least give her water. Such a cruel way to take her life. She isn't even brain dead. God help us and our country that has placed such little value in human life. Old folks, handicapped or mentally deficient children is that to be next in a world of Hitlaristic reasoning. Thank you to all who've tried to keep this young lady alive.

[Ursula]

This is a very cruel system we are living in!!! I agree 100 % that we have people on death row for murders and they live for years, but to let Terri starve to death and she has not done wrong. I think people all around the world she look and think and let's get the murders off death row faster, thats a waste of money letting them sit there! Also Micheal you may get by in this system, ( but whoa to you on judgment day!) You could easly let her parents take over, your a father and one day this may fall upon you and what would u do? Micheal think about this..WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND! MY HEART GOES Out TO TERRI'S PARENTS! YOU SHOULD HAVE DIVORCED HER BEFORE YOU HAD CHILDREN WITH ANOTHER WOMAN AND WHAT WERE THE MOTIVES FOR THAT > ? HUH? IN GOD'S EYES YOU COMMITTD ADULTRY AND YOU ARE NO LONGER MARRIED TO HER!

Florida woman

[Jay]

Remember the story of JESUS! he was brought before the courts. Beaten, to the point of blood etc. spit upon and soforth.

He was also innocent, and had only helped people.
On the cross did they give him any water? Did they let his mother give him anything?

Is this the parting of the sheep?

I ASK YOU MOTHERS? Have you seen or heard Mrs. Bush speak on or to Terri/family ?
She speaks to us about education for our children and health for us women.
Maybe she would like to come down and console Terri's mom? They look to be close in age. I have not seen any other women consoling her, maybe there are. After all Mrs. Bush is a mother.
What do you think?

My HEART GOES OUT TO HER AND HER PARENTS!

[Tulan]

Jeff Tan -
I'm afraid you are mistaken about the court-appointed neurologist who gave testimony on Terri's condition. That would have been Dr. Peter Bambakidis of Case Western University, not Dr. Ronald Cranford. Dr. Cranford was one of the two physicians chosen by the Schiavo team to represent their case.

As someone apparently so concerned about "digging a little deeper" to uncover the truth, I find it curious that you placed such emphasis on Dr. Cranford's background and the implications in the case because of it - while ignoring the true testimony of the independent court-appointed neurologist, Dr. Bambakidis, whose credentials and impartiality cannot be held in question. I felt it important to highlight the erroneous information because there have been so many false claims regarding this case, which is hard enough to follow without flying off on mistaken tangents. Anyone ready to claim extensive knowledge of the court proceedings should at the very least check the facts for themselves before passing on inflammatory second-hand information apparently designed to incur bias, which misleads the public and only contributes to ongoing confusion.

[Barbara]

Joe

Perhaps there is one thing we can agree to unite on. Whether you believe Terri deserves to live or whether somewhere in your heart you believe that death is the answer, if you believe in a just and loving God, if you trust Him, you can pray for His will to be done. You can pray for Terri, with whatever awareness and ability to comprehend that she has, to feel His presence and know that she is not alone.

[Sandy]

Tulan - Thank you for imparting some relevant facts into this discussion.

And Barbara - you have summed it up beautifully.

To Jeff - I don't need to dig further to be logical. I simply don't believe hundreds of people are involved in some kind of cover-up.

I only commented here because the heading said "we provide, you decide". I simply gave my opinion. It didn't asy "give your opinion at your own risk".

It breaks my heart that Terri's life is ending this way. However I truly believe she's not suffering or in pain.

While we're all debating Terri's life - what about the thousands of other people who are in the same situation? Why are they not at top and centre of everyone's priorities? Is Terri the only one? If you're really passionate about this - shouldn't this be a fight for ALL people in that situation? While we're busy debating Terri - there's wee babies about to have their life ended. Do they not count too?

God willing, I will never have to go through this kind of ordeal. It has made me make sure my personal wishes are made known to my loved ones. I would not want to live as Terri lives now.

She is not living. She died 15 years ago and is breathing because her parents won't let go and let her die in peace.

Let Terri go - Terri and her faith will find her in a much better place.

And then we should sing a song of praise that she's finally with the Lord and at peace. Amen

[the heath]

sandy, you need some help. think about if the gov't forbade you to eat. have you ever gone even one day without food? i have, and i can tell you, it does not feel good. how is it possible that everyone feels pain when they go a day, or even less than that, without food, but when terri is forbidden to eat for 2 straight weeks she feels no pain? THINK ABOUT IT, MAN! i mean honestly. and you spoke of abortion... i am one of the most anti abortionists that exists. and people say that babies don't feel pain when their body parts are ripped off... and that's what happens, you've seen the pictures i'm sure. and this starvation with terri is the same way... she feels it alright.

but now that it's already been decided, God will carry out the justice, no one worry.