[litany_of_lies]

My immediate reaction is that I am less than pleased that Klayman has intervened. But I'll gladly hold my nose if it helps save Terri.

[litany_of_lies]

I'm very suspicious of this because it could have been filed much earlier: either Oct. 1 when the order was made, or at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 after the feeding tube got disconnected.

If this weren't the Terri Schiavo case, I'd be really ticked off at Klayman. I'll hold my fire for the moment in hopes that what he's doing accomplishes something.

[litany_of_lies]

pro-life ping

[Calpernia]

Well, this is good enough for me to go to bed now at least.

Whew. Thanks for finding that.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

LARRY KLAYMAN (R) resigned from Judicial Watch 3 weeks ago.

LARRY KLAYMAN (R) is now running to replace Florida's U.S. Senator BOB GRAHAM (D).


http://www.KlaymanSenate.com

[woofie]

Here he comes to save the day!!!!

(sacasm)

[Ronin]

I agree completely. Any port in a storm.

If this gives Jeb the fig leaf he needs to take action, I will take it and be grateful.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

TOM FITTON now runs Judicial Watch as its President and should have one hell of a lot to say about this case during tomorrow's Weekend...

..'Judicial Watch Report'..Radio Show.

http://www.JudicialWatch.org

(Temporily broadcasting in Southern California Saturdays on KRLA's Inland Valley Radio Station 590 AM Radio...@ 9-11 am PDT)

[deannadurbin]

I don't care if Godzilla saves her, but somebody do it!

I read in another post that a family member of Terri's saw Michael Schiavo at the mall today.

The gall of the man. Shopping, eating, drinking, walking around while his wife is being tortured to death.

There are special places in hell reserved for the likes of him.

[Chad Fairbanks]

Now I'm REALLY worried. Klayman's success rate isn't too inspiring. I hope, really hope, that he can finally win one - especially in this case...

If Klayman and Judicial Watch can pull this off successfully, I will never EVER say another bad word about them.

[RLK]

Good luck. I hope it works.

[Saundra Duffy]

She's being murdered by morphine as we type. Soon it will be too late. At least we know where she's going.

[Polybius]

Judicial Watch and Klayman Jump In

Well, that settles it. Might as well start planning the memorial services.

[litany_of_lies]

JW PRESS RELEASE

Oct 17, 2003
Contact: Press Office
202-646-5172


GOV. BUSH HAS AUTHORITY TO STOP DEATH OF TERRI SCHIAVO BY DEHYDRATION & STARVATION

Judge Ordering Terri Schiavo’s Death Violated Eighth Amendment (“Cruel and Unusual Punishment”) & Florida’s Abuse and Neglect Statutes

Gov. Bush Should Direct Florida’s Dept. of Children and Family Services to Intervene, Resume Nutrition & Investigate
(Washington, DC) Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, stated today that Florida Governor Jeb Bush has the authority to prevent the death by starvation and dehydration of Ms. Terri Schiavo.

Unless rapid action is taken by Governor Bush, Ms. Schiavo will die of dehydration; a slow, grueling death taking approximately two weeks. This form of death entails less blood flow to major organs – the brain, kidneys, heart, lungs and skin. The kidneys stop functioning and the body cannot expel its waste. As Ms. Sciavo grows weaker, her breathing will become more difficult, taking in less oxygen and expelling less carbon dioxide. U.S. law forbids animals to die this way. The U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations (9 C.F.R. ' 2.131) specifically prohibits the withholding of food and water from farm animals.

Pinellas County Circuit Court Judge George Greer’s ruling to remove Ms. Schiavo’s feeding tube is the most liberal applications to date of a person’s constitutional right to refuse medical treatment. Judge Greer did what judges in other landmark cases did not do – ordering the end of life in opposition to a majority of the patient’s family members.

“Ms. Schiavo is being subjected to a cruel and inhumane form of torture that violates her fundamental rights and human dignity, under both federal and Florida state law. Governor Bush must immediately order the Florida Department of Children and Family Services to intervene on behalf of Ms. Schiavo, restore her nutrition and initiate a full investigation of the circumstances surrounding Ms. Schiavo’s disability. Terri Schiavo’s life is in Jeb Bush’s hands,” stated Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton.

To view a copy of the complaint filed with the Florida Department of Children and Families, click here.

To view a copy of the cover letter sent to Governor Jeb Bush along with the complaint, click here.

[litany_of_lies]

LETTER TO JEB

October 17, 2003

BY FEDEX & FAX ( 850-487-0801 / 850-922-2993)

The Honorable Jeb Bush                       
Governor                           
State of Florida                
400 S. Monroe St.                                
The Capitol                                          
Tallahassee, FL  32399-0001                 

Mr. Jerry Regier
Secretary
Florida Department of Children and Families
1317 Winewood Blvd.
Building 1, Room 202
Tallahassee, FL  32399-0700

Re:  Ms. Terri Schiavo

Dear Governor Bush and Secretary Regier:

            Judicial Watch Inc. (“Judicial Watch”) was established in 1994 to serve as an ethical and legal watchdog over our government, legal, and judicial systems to promote a return to ethics and morality in our nation's public life.  Judicial Watch operates in the public interest as a non-partisan, non-profit public interest group.

            Attached is a copy of a “Fax Transmittal Form to Report Abuse / Abandonment / Neglect / Exploitation” that we filed concerning Ms. Schiavo with the Florida Department of Children and Families at 12:58 PM today on the department’s “Fax Hotline” (800-914-0004).

            Based on our formal complaint via the faxed report referenced above, you have the authority and sufficient cause to immediately order the Florida Department of Children and Family Services to intervene on behalf of Ms. Schiavo; to restore her nutrition; and to initiate a full investigation of the circumstances surrounding Ms. Schiavo’s disability.  These actions are consistent with Ms. Schiavo’s protections under the U.S. Constitution, the Florida Constitution (Art. 2, ' 5), as well as Fla. Stat. ' 825.102 and Fla. Stat. '' 782.04(2)(i), 77.04.

            Your immediate attention to this important matter is appreciated.

Sincerely,

JUDICIAL WATCH, INC.

Thomas Fitton
President
Encl.

[litany_of_lies]

To view a copy of the complaint filed with the Florida Department of Children and Families, click here.
(PDF FILE)

*****

It would be nice if anyone who knows how to post the PDF iwthin a posting comment could do so.

[Dave S]

And they called the California Recall a circus. The presence of Klayman moves this from sad situation to farce. Klayman stay home and sue your mother again.

[nickcarraway]

ping

[pollywog]

this is the way I feel too, litany.

[ClintonBeGone]

The fact that Judical Watch has 'taken' this case is surely the kiss of death for this poor woman.

[Ferret Fawcet]

The letter said, "Based on our formal complaint via the faxed report referenced above, you have the authority and sufficient cause to immediately order the Florida Department of Children and Family Services to intervene on behalf of Ms. Schiavo; to restore her nutrition; and to initiate a full investigation of the circumstances surrounding Ms. Schiavo’s disability."

How soon is "immediately"? When does Terri get food her food back?