Gov. Bush calls special session over Terri Schiavo

Firstcoastnews.com ^ | 10-20-03 | Cynthia Capers

[Ohioan from Florida]

Same here. I know Jesus will hear our prayers.

[diamond6]

I think this is an eye-opener for all of us to really research judges who are on our ballots.

[lonevoice]

Sen Saunders (R) up now. Thanking Pres. King for bringing the issue.

[OXENinFLA]

I think this is an eye-opener for all of us to really research judges who are on our ballots.

And those of us that don't and should.

[Deo volente]

No, he's going to vote for it! I think.

There's no conflict of interest here. He has nothing to do with the judicial disposition, he's just a "friend" of Greer.

They all know each other in Florida.

[JulieRNR21]

Saunders is a Pubbie also....just praised Senate Pres.
King.....he says case is unfortunate....Let's err on the side of Terri Schiavo....the courts will be involved again....he will vote for the Bill.

[lonevoice]

Saunders is voting YES. Err on Terri's side!

[Humidston]

Sen Saunders "Constrained... mom passed away 1 mth ago... thanks Mr. pres Kinney... love for chamber... compassion.. His love for Florida... thank you... also recognize people have a right to die with dignity... terri shiavo has that right... Bennett says we've already made up our minds... unfortunate case, no right decision... err on side of Terri... see hwat happens... if bill passes... and terri still alive... cts will be involved sometime down the line... I'm voting in FAVOR... because if we err we should err on the side of Terri YEA!!!!!!!

[iowamomforfreedom]

Bert Saunders up now...

There is no right decision on this. If we're going to err lets err on the side of Terri Schiavo.

He's voting for it!

[tutstar]

Is this him?

Senator J. Alex Villalobos

District 38

Republican

Committee Membership

Criminal Justice, Chair

Judiciary, Chair

Rules and Calendar, Vice Chair Appropriations

Appropriations Subcommittee on Article V Implementation and Judiciary

Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care

Regulated Industries

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Thanks it is past capacity.

[JulieRNR21]

Sounds like Klein (D) may change his vote from Y to N

[lonevoice]

Sen Klein (D) is up. Lecturing them about signing a living will. He says until there's a better way than withdrawing the feeding tube, they haven't found it yet. Can't tell yet how he's leaning...

[najida]

Great! This V. guy is on the Long Term Care and Aging Committee.

This is friggin' scary.

[Deo volente]

IMO, if King, who at first was dead set against this Bill, now thinks it's needed, then it's probably a done deal.

Have to leave for a while. Will continue in prayer.

[SerpentDove]

How much longer?

Maybe none of us knows, just wondering...

[tutstar]

I'm trying to call his office now, it's busy....
(850) 487-5130

I'm a woman and this is also an issue here, will be watching to make sure women know how he votes....(FYI)I'm not a feminist LOL

[A. Patriot]

IMO, if King, who at first was dead set against this Bill, now thinks it's needed, then it's probably a done deal.

Have to leave for a while. Will continue in prayer.

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If he was really for the bill, and Terri, he would have instructed the committee not to amend the bill. As it is now, it may never pass in time.

[lonevoice]

Klein says he's voting against the bill

[iowamomforfreedom]

Sen. Klein up now...

mother was on feeding tube for 12 years. Tore my heart out. She would have wanted to die with dignity.

When a person is living and quality of life is there you do everything you can, but...

He was going to vote yes, but now he's going to vote no.

CRAP!!!!