[MHGinTN]

But will the governor of Florida actually do somethhing to save her life? ... I'm waiting

[UCANSEE2]

Just wondering where you were, and if you had any thoughts on this?

[Theodore R.]

No one will explain, MHG, why Bush does not want to intervene. What is he fearful about? Losing the votes of euthanasia advocates in 2008 or what? We know that he is probably thinking about the IA cauci and NH primary of 2008. I believe that he could lose the GOP nomination in 2008 if he does NOT rescue Terri. Of course, if none of his primary opponents bring up Terri, I guess she will have long become an asterisk in the Bush story by then.

If he saves Terri, he will go a long way toward cementing the "conservative" base of the GOP and win the 2008 nomination. He will even help his brother in next year's election by rescuing Terri.

So what is the downside by not acting? He has the state police, for gooodness sakes. He should act this afternoon too! Time is of the essence.