[Diva Betsy Ross]

Lets not lose hope so fast. This is not over yet. I really believe that if there is a way , Jeb will find it. He has alot at stake right now to apease the people of his state and of the entire nation.

[pollywog]

Here is my response back from Jeb Bush. I am hoping that he will be able to find SOMETHING he can do and FAST......

Thank you for writing to Governor Bush and expressing interest in the well-being of Terri Schindler Schiavo. He has asked me to respond on his behalf. The Governor is very concerned about Terri, and his thoughts and prayers are with the Schindler family.

The Governor, more than any other state official, has a responsibility to ensure that the laws be faithfully executed and to give a voice to the citizens of the state. It is because of these dual responsibilities that the Governor felt compelled to write a letter to the circuit court judge expressing an opinion on this difficult matter and to file an amicus brief to accompany the Schindlers' federal lawsuit. The Governor is disappointed by the decisions made by the state and federal courts in these cases.

However, the Florida Constitution prevents the Governor from acting further. Florida law gives the courts, not the Governor, authority over guardianships. For that reason, despite his great concern for Terri's life, the Governor has no power to intervene further.

Thank you again for writing.

Sincerely,

Lauren O'Connor

Office of Citizens' Services

[sasafras]

Jeb is a whimp like his daddy and his brother - always concerned about what other will think of them. They need to take a page from the liberal doctrine and start playing hardball - why are Republicans such whimps? Just do the right thing and the people will support them.

[tertiary01]

All licensed nursing, medical and support staff are MANDATED REPORTERS, and as such must report cases of suspected abuse and neglect to the respective authorities. I think Terri qualifies as such and we should all bombard our Local, State, and Federal authorities with this information.

[diamond6]

I just called the governor's office, no voice mail! A person answered, EVERYONE CALL!!!!

850-488-4441