Posted on 03/23/2005 6:26:35 AM PST by freepme99
Press Conferences in Washington and Tallahassee on March 23 at noon.
To: National Desk
Contact: Joe Giganti, 703-928-9695, Joe@VeritasMediaGroup.com
WASHINGTON, March 23 /Christian Wire Service/ -- The 11th Hour Coalition to Save Terri Schiavo's Life will hold simultaneous press conferences -- Wednesday, March 23 -- at 12 noon in Washington, D.C., and Tallahassee, Fla.
This ad hoc partnership of religious and political organizations -- which will gather in front of the White House and the Florida governor's mansion -- will call on President George W. Bush and Gov. Jeb Bush to use their executive powers to protect Terri Schiavo from starvation.
"There are two people in the United States who can save Terri Schiavo's life right now. The president of the United States and the governor of Florida have the authority to use the police services at their disposal to take Terri into protective custody, restore her food and hydration, and arrest anyone who would interfere," said Dr. Paul Schenck, executive director of the National Pro-Life Action Center on Capitol Hill. "For the sake of Terri's life, we cannot afford to wait while the courts dither over jurisdiction."
Dr. Paul Schenck, National Pro-Life Action Center on Capitol Hill
Coalition Members appearing at the press conference:
-- Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life
-- Stephen G. Peroutka, Esq., Face the Truth TV & Radio
-- Fr. Thomas Euteneuer, Human Life International
-- Michael A. Peroutka, Esq., Institute on the Constitution -- Rev. Greg Cox, Faith and Action
-- Rev. Stephen Cox, Gospel of Life Ministries
-- Rev. John Vandenberge, National Clergy Council
That is how I see it also..
"Conservative judges will be confirmed"? I don't believe it. This will just fuel the fire for more liberals.
Just called the Governor Jeb Bush's office and asked that he use his executive powers NOW to save Terri.
Here's the number:
850-488-4441
Keep trying if it's busy.
This may be her last chance.
This might be a good time to reiterate something stated on the FR homepage:
"Free Republic does not advocate violence, rebellion, secession, or an overthrow of the government."
I do believe Jeb could appoint a special prosecutor to take over the case. The tube would be put back in and those who would kill her would be prosecuted. With Felos and M Schiavo at the top of the list for conspiracy to murder.
A helpless woman is struggling for her life.
You're the only one who can save her.
Do you: a. Tread water;
b. Abandon her;
c. Try not to be seen breaking the law;
d. See if you can put the responsibility on someone else;
e. Go to mass on Sunday---looking wounded, grief-stricken and upright.
Wrong analogy. In that case, the troops were there to support a court order. The court order in this case supports Michael Schiavo's argument. Therefore, the troops would be supporting Michael Schiavo.
Arrest those who are complying with the state and federal courts? I don't think so. There would be no grounds, no charge. However, there would be numerous felonies involved in ignoring these courts. Those guarding Terri could legally use lethal force against anyone entering the hospice with the intent of violating the court order(s).
Congress unwittingly sealed this one in stone. When despite iffy constiutional authority, congress remanded this to the federal courts, only to have the federal courts agree not with congress, but the state courts, it was over.
The way to avoid judicial tyranny is to impeach judges who overstep their constitutional authority. Ultimately, the fault is on the electorate, which fails to elect a Congress willing to do this. We get the kind of government we want, or that we settle for.
<< Does anyone know if President Bush could issue an Executive Order to save Terri? >>
Of course he may.
Of course he can.
Maybe that's all that's left to do?
Surely this murder-by-"husband's"-judicial-surrogate must not proceed.
If he did get impeached the voters will put him back in office and vote the other out. You can take that to the bank.
I agree. Besides which, I think ad hominems don't do much to convince anyone of anything. But I'm just fine with showing some emotion, some anger, some disgust, some love. As long as it's channelled in a constructive and healthy fashion, emotion can and should be put to good use. It can be a heck of a motivator.
"Moral authority" does not authorize executive action. Legislation enabling the action does.
I realize many may disagree with the courts' decisions but you can't just call out the troops when you disagree and start arresting people.
The troops were sent in to Little Rock to uphold orders from the courts. This case would be troops sent in to violate the orders from the courts. Completely OPPOSITE situation.
We get the kind of President and Congress that we elect. If you don't like them, then elect different people.
But this isn't a game. It's about life and death, and that's why it's so emotionally charged.
We are reenacting 1930s Germany; it's not reasonable to expect people to remain completely calm.
Popular uprisings or Shows of Force by Governments are not inherently evil or dangerous. In the Ukraine and in Lebanon these are being used for good.
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