[cyn]

Jeb doesn't rock so good in my book.

He had every opportunity to have acted before this -- and did not.

Besides, this bill does not take care of the REAL problem -- which is that Terri still has Michael as her guardian. THAT is what the problem has been, and continues to be.

Michael continues to have control of what is done to her even after her death -- to the point of being able to cremate her (against her family's wishes) and take her ashes out of state (ditto).

Terri's condition is critical now (expected life span without water is 3 - 5 days, you do the math).

Jeb didn't have the cajones to do something before now -- despite those affidavits, dr. reports, and outpouring of public sentiment.

The only thing he'll get from me is a pair of ping pong balls.

[cyn]

I'll point out again that cremation does away with any evidence of abuse -- there is every reason for custody to have been given over to her family.

My thoughts and prayers are with Terri's family. They are truly extraordinary people -- may God continue to be with them now.

[MarMema]

All true. My biggest beef has been the cruelty of this kind of enforced killing, so this really means a lot to me.

I actually emailed my senator a month ago and asked her if we could do this very thing, well not immediate or urgent, but to rule that dehydration deaths were illegal. She said it would never go. Wesley said to me, somewhat tongue in cheek I think, "good luck". So this is a hugely exciting proposal, all the other negatives considered.

And it is better than nothing.

[phenn]

The bill is being pushed back because of language. We need to keep the pressure on. Here are the contact details for Florida's Senate. Please circulate:

http://www.flsenate.gov/Legislators/index.cfm?Mode=Member%20Pages