[CitizenM]

I think the Federal govt. clearly felt the jurisdiction was with them since Elian was not a citizen. And, in effect, no legal custodial appointees were on record. It was a terrible situation. I have often wondered how he is doing.

Terri was, however a citizen, and therefore came under the jurisdiction of the Fl. courts. Jeb is bound to uphold the state's decisions.

I do believe he struggled with this issue, especially since he is the one who signed into law the declaration that a feeding tube was to be considered "artificial life support" in Florida. He signed that in 1999. Had he not done that, the issue of her being on artificial life support would be moot. I am sure that is why he got involved, and regrets it to this day.

[kingu]

I think that Jeb and the President as well as Congress went to bat for her, but it didn't turn out the way it should have. I think that everyone trying to string up the Bush family for this is just plain unfair. Blame the husband, the lawyer or the judge, they all had far more to do with this.

Better than whining would be for these folks to get off their rumps and see to it that protective legislation for future cases is written into both federal and state laws.

[Lori675]

I dont think Reno has been interviewed about the Terri situation. I wonder what she would have done.

[squirt-gun]

Re # 5

Say what you will about the logic behind Jeb's restraint....

But the legal Mafia in this country can and does do whatever it pleases. They use sophistry to mask and justify their actions.

The statue of Justice doesn't have a blindfold anymore..... and the scale tips as they want it to tip.