Schiavo's Parents Lose Appeal

According to the OrlandoSentinel, Terri Schiavo's parents have lost their appeal to keep their daughter alive:

The parents of severely brain-damaged Terri Schiavo lost another crucial court appeal today - the day before a court order that could lead to the removal of her life-sustaining feeding tube.

The 2nd District Court of Appeal in Lakeland denied Bob and Mary Schindler's motion to delay issuing an order it plans to release at 1 p.m. on Tuesday. That order could allow Terri's husband, Michael, to seek removal of the feeding tube.

The Schindlers, however, are expected to ask Pinellas Circuit Judge George W. Greer for a stay to allow them to appeal again to higher courts. If Greer issues that stay, the tube will stay in place.

Pleas for prayers are being sought by hundreds of bloggers on behalf of Terri and her parents.