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I am at a loss to explain why Jeb hasn't clapped Greer and that Shiavo so-called husband in chains, turned Terri over as a ward of the State, and explained that as a citizen of Florida, she has a Right to Life.

He can deal with the legalities later, but he'd be a HERO, and damned near untouchable for any thing he wanted to run for later.

This whole mess sickens me, and it's happening less than 10 miles from me. I've been to some of the demonstrations, but I don't dare go back.

Time will come later...........FRegards

1 posted on 03/23/2005 11:50:17 PM PST by gonzo
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Thought you might be interested in the perspective of this case from overseas where I live.

The entire world is watching this entire drama unfold right before their eyes and many are absolutely horrified and chilled beyond belief at what they see.

When a great nation such as ours starts to dehumanize individuals in the way that Terri is being dehumanized in an organized effort to rationalize the killing off of those members of our society who are sick, disabled, no longer productive, "have worthless lives or lives not worth living" or "wish to die".

It is a sad day a very dark day in history.

The World's Superpower and Champion of Human Rights around the globe is starving and dehydrating a disabled woman to death and underage children who bring her water are being handcuffed and arrested.

Does that sum it up? Did I miss anything?

If China decides to put a bullet in the brain of all their retarded school children tomorrow, what can we say or do?

Next time we want to whine because Libya or Egypt is on the United Nations human rights council we better learn to bite our lip.

There is your perspective from overseas.

An American Expat in Southeast Asia


2 posted on 03/23/2005 11:50:53 PM PST by expatguy (http://laotze.blogspot.com/)
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To: M Kehoe; Matchett-PI; mcmuffin; Mustang; oldglory; MinuteGal

FYI..............FRegards


3 posted on 03/23/2005 11:53:56 PM PST by gonzo (My eyes always water when I'm having sex..It's probably that damned pepper-spray those broads use...)
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he will be vilified by the people who killed her? odd but it just may be odd enough for them to try. :D
4 posted on 03/23/2005 11:54:31 PM PST by Echo Talon (http://echotalon.blogspot.com)
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I'm with you, Gonzo. Praying that Jeb does the right thing.


5 posted on 03/23/2005 11:54:34 PM PST by Jim Robinson
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I doubt it.


7 posted on 03/23/2005 11:55:53 PM PST by BurbankKarl
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Agree 100%.
I think Jeb's finished anyways. He's coming off as toothless and indecisive.


14 posted on 03/24/2005 12:00:17 AM PST by Lancey Howard (tick.... tick.... tick.... tick)
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I am at a loss to explain why Jeb hasn't clapped Greer and that Shiavo so-called husband in chains, turned Terri over as a ward of the State, and explained that as a citizen of Florida, she has a Right to Life.

Greer can't be arrested by a governor; the legislature has the power of impeachment and can bring the judge up on charges. Toss her husband in chains? For what? Following a judicial order? It'd take anyone ten seconds to get him out of jail.

But most of all, you're assuming that Jeb wants to have a political career beyond this. I don't think he does. And I certainly wouldn't judge him solely on this one case.
15 posted on 03/24/2005 12:00:42 AM PST by kingu (Which would you bet on? Iraq and Afghanistan? Or Haiti and Kosovo?)
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"He can deal with the legalities later"

Yeah, right. From a prison cell. That's why they're called "legal-ities". Jeb would be "untouchable" all right, after he "clapped" a judge who has been upheld just about to the US Supreme Court, "in chains."

16 posted on 03/24/2005 12:00:43 AM PST by Williams
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If he does anything, he will be slapped down from the courts.

He is trying to work through DCF, and that has been already blocked by the courts!

He is doing everything he can.


17 posted on 03/24/2005 12:01:16 AM PST by rwfromkansas (http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=rwfromkansas)
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I don't agree with this, I think he has done about all that he can.


18 posted on 03/24/2005 12:02:23 AM PST by BonnieJ
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His political career is actually pretty minor compared to living with the guilt for the rest of his life.

Pray for him.


20 posted on 03/24/2005 12:02:43 AM PST by k2blader (It is neither compassionate nor conservative to support the expansion of socialism.)
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Gonzo:

You're a lot of fun, but I think your screen name and tag line say it all.

22 posted on 03/24/2005 12:03:20 AM PST by Williams
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Well, hi, gonzo -- thanks for your post. Yeah, I knew you were close, but I thought you were more north of there. Would you please say more about your experience there?

I was there Oct '03. It was good in that I did get to talk w/Schindlers and find out more about the situation through the years, and contribute to financial need that arose while I was there . . . but all the while, Terri was inside DYING . . . and what was I doing??? I'd driven over there from an Orlando high school competition. I was hurting for Terri as a mom hurts, and I was determined to take her something to drink -- then when I met Schindlers, it was clear they did not want anyone doing that. That evening I went up to a policeman and said what if I wanted to take something to Terri? and he said if I did that I would be arrested. I said the Schindlers didn't want that & neither did my family . . . I admire those who are there -- it can't be easy for them.


24 posted on 03/24/2005 12:05:12 AM PST by cyn (it's sarcasm, but Jim King really said it.)
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Jeb could've acted on this hours ago. It's 3:05am now. Jeb is fast asleep. It doesn't appear as though he wishes to do anything.

I'm extremely upset about the way this is turning out.

26 posted on 03/24/2005 12:05:51 AM PST by brightstar (George W. Bush -- Founding Father Of Mid-East Democracy)
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The "leaders" of the world including the politicians don't just have to worry about the people they are meant to represent. There is a force much higher than all of us. He holds sway over the events in the world. He founded the world on truth and justice. He wants truth and justice to reign, not lies and injustice.

Time is short...
32 posted on 03/24/2005 12:10:08 AM PST by Red Sea Swimmer (Tisha5765Bav)
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I think Florida should go 4 years with a Democrat in the Governors Mansion, they deserve it.


35 posted on 03/24/2005 12:11:35 AM PST by BigSkyFreeper (You have a //cuckoo// God given right //Yeeeahrgh!!// to be an //Hello?// atheist)
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After his failure to address the high-profile deaths of several children in the State's care over the past few years, I wouldn't shed a tear if his career is already finished.


38 posted on 03/24/2005 12:13:53 AM PST by DTogo (U.S. out of the U.N. & U.N out of the U.S.)
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Yes indeed,Jeb is hooked up to the WUSS-A-METER, And the needle is very near the red on the Gage.


39 posted on 03/24/2005 12:13:55 AM PST by Cheapskate (America , -- -- -- -- Yeah!)
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The problems are this:

Power of Attorney is all that is needed. The person who has that must be absolutely trustworthy because this is the type of thing that can happen.

The stupid law Congress crafted is apparently as worthless as they come. Another thread on Free Republic points out the wording used, and it is as vague as can be.


People have been in this situation for years and there hasn't been an outcry. I don't like what is happening either, but what needed to be done to stop this wasn't.

The husband's conflict of interest through having the Power of Attorney and living with a woman beyond that which makes for common law marriage should have been explored. Second, the law Congress crafted should have been more direct.

The post to which I refer is here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1369453/posts


42 posted on 03/24/2005 12:17:35 AM PST by ConservativeMind
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IF JEB BUSH DOEN'T ACT QUICKLY TO SAVE TERRY SCHIAVO, HIS POLLITICAL CARREER IS FINISHED!!

"yeaahhh....rrriiigghhhtttttttttt"


43 posted on 03/24/2005 12:19:29 AM PST by stuck_in_new_orleans
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