Posted on 03/23/2005 10:13:40 PM PST by stlnative
The Florida judge who has consistently ruled against efforts to keep Terri Schiavo alive has said no to an effort by the state's Department of Children and Families to rescue the brain-injured woman by physically removing her, but a department spokeswoman says the state agency still could take action without judicial approval.
Pinellas Circuit Court Judge George Greer said the state cannot take Schiavo into custody, nor provide her food or water.
WFLA Radio in Tampa says the ruling will likely be appealed.
The possible "rescue" scenario emerged today with Schiavo now in her sixth day without food or water.
Florida's DCF indicated it might remove the brain-injured woman, by force if necessary,
(Excerpt) Read more at worldnetdaily.com ...
The full title is was to long...
State could rescue Terri despite judge's denial Florida Department of Children and Families says law permits action without judicial OK
Greer is proof that justice is not only blind but deaf and dumb too. Tar and feathers would be appropriate. I'll settle for impeachment and disbarment.
Please explain to me why Jeb would ask Judge Greer for permission to do something he can and should do as the executive of the state.
read the article the answer is there.
A question for all those saying that the Congress has no right to get involved, that this is a state's right issue. If the DCF does this, would you applaud the rule of law in this case? If not please refrain from using the state's rights, Congress overreaching their authority argument, and tell us why you really hold your view.
Criminal...
Gabriel Keys (foreground) is arrested by police officers for
trespassing in Pinellas Park, Florida, March 23, 2005. The
young protester attempted to take a glass of water into
the Woodside Hospice for the brain-damaged Terri Schiavo.
A federal judge approved the murder of Terri Schiavo by
rejecting a request from her parents to order her feeding
tube reinserted to save her life.http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/050323/ids_photos_ts/r4209066064.jpg
Congress is never out of bounds in encoding in law the actual provisions found in the Bill of Rights, most especially the most important right of all, the right to life.
No State has the power to override God-given unalienable rights, period, ever.
This whole States' Rights attack is a red herring that I can't believe any conservative could fall for.
If Jeb Bush has the courage of his convictions then sometime tonight, state police will sieze Terry. Otherwise Jeb was just grand standing when he stated the DCF had the authority to place Terry in protective custity.
The idea of the Chief Executive of the State of Florida groveling before a tinhorn local judge who already thinks he's God is ludicrous.
CONTACT JEB BUSH HERE:
E-mail: jeb.bush@myflorida.com
Telephone: 850/488-4441
Fax: 850/487-0801
I hope and pray he does it.
between the people insinuating that this is God's will and those belittling anybody that shows too much passion and emotion, its getting a bit much.....
Let's roll!
It would be nice to see a Republican do something right for a change, they are so good at talking the talk, but fall flat on the face when it comes to walking the walk. I never expect more then pretty words from Republicas these days.
This is really very hopeful news.
Well some apparently have. But they are not so convincing, because they were upset thet the Florida Legislature tried to save Terri Schindler as well.
Josin Keys, a young protester, is arrested by police officers for trespassing in Pinellas Park, Florida, March 23, 2005. Keys attempted to take a glass of water into the Woodside Hospice for the brain-damaged Terri Schiavo. A federal judge rejected a request from the parents of brain-damaged Florida woman to order her feeding tube reinserted, dealing a blow to attempts by the U.S. Congress and the White House to prolong her life. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
I agree with you. When people really mean something they just do it, not make announcements or threats. Anyway, there's no time left for bluffing and manuevering, action is what is necessary. Jeb Bush, as Governor of Florida, needs to take control of this thing and send in the Family Services representatives with some State Troopers and take Terri to a hospital. Political fallout be damned, in the end he will be known as a hero. The media are calling his bluff by claiming all of America wants Terri Schiavo to die and don't want any political involvement.
Just a thought, but when a Governor (or President) pardons a person convicted by a judge or jury, isn't he in essence exercising his ability to override the ruling of a judge? Can't a governor intervene in this case by exercising some sort of similar power? I know I'm grasping at straws, but I just can't sleep knowing that this pig Greer is starving a woman to death and everyone in this entire nation is impotent to do a damn thing about it.
I like the tone of that DCF lady,finally someone is standing up to that tin pot dictator Greer.He is a sicko!
No matter what happens he will live the rest of his life in shame.
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