Prevent Florida State Senator James King From Blocking Terr's Law

October 20, 2003 | nickcarraway

[nickcarraway]

Florida Governor Jeb Bush is finally pursuing a course to save the life of Terri Schiavo. Governor Bush is calling a special session of the Florida legislatureon Monday to pass legislation that he worked on with Florida Speaker of the House Johnnie Byrd. ``Terri's Bill'' would immediately suspend all dehydration and starvation deaths in the state.

LifeNews.com, however is reporting that one man is the greatest obstacle to this happening, Florida Senate President Jim King, the man who controls the state Senate's agenda.

It's obviously important that we contact all state representatives, Senators, and other parties, but it is absolutely critical we put the pressure on Senator King!

Senator James E. "Jim" King, Jr.is the state Senator from Florida's district 8, which covers parts of Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns, and Volusia counties. Especially if you live in his district, please call him and tell him that he needs to listen to Governor Bush and Speaker Byrd and put this on the agenda tomorrow. Tell him you think this bill needs to be passed ASAP. And call any relatives or friends you have who live in that district to call (or email) him. Right now, he may be the one person with the most power to stop this bill. Let's let him know it needs to get passed. He needs some serious Freeping!

You can read more about this on these threads:

Florida Legislature Plans Special Session That May Help Terri Schiavo

Speaker of the House, Johnnie Byrd to introduce “Terri’s Bill”

LIVE FROM TERRI'S VIGIL - EMERGENCY - LEGISLATIVE SESSION - CALL FLORIDA REPS NOW!!

PLEASE HELP TERRI - A BILL IS BEING INTRODUCED TOMORROW

[lakey]

Now that you mention it, I do remember that Klayman resigned to run for an office in Florida.

I totally messed up. Went to bed thinking it was the Senate we were to call. Maybe it's time for me to retire from activism. I don't like being misled & certainly do not want to mislead anybody else.

[FR_addict]

I didn't see the web site address in your post.
So I'm posting it for you.

http://coloradorighttolife.org/

Thanks

[tutstar]

Just called King's office in Tallasahee....the lady didn't even know that he is on hospice board!!!!

Just called Byrd's office and was told nothing was introduced today....I asked her if it was because they wouldn't allow it and she didn't know but would try to find out for me by tomorrow.

[FR_addict]

"Maybe it's time for me to retire from activism."

I think we are all discouraged right now, but we need you. Keep up your good work.

[FR_addict]

"Just called King's office in Tallasahee....the lady didn't even know that he is on hospice board!!!!"

This is interesting. Maybe they didn't realize it is getting all over the internet about his "conflict of interest" in this killing.

[FR_addict]

Is there a national "Right To Life" web site were Terri's story could be posted?

[sfRummygirl]

You got it! Just waking up over here.......*yawn*...
What a night!

[sfRummygirl]

Very good. I actually was going to include in mine, "and I will bake you cakes and cookies for the next ten years if you save her"...

[sfRummygirl]

God bless you people, with the work you've done while I slept!

[RGSpincich]

The other courts it was sent up to for appeal denied to even hear it.

They would have heard it if it was possible a crime was being committed.

[atruelady]

Yes, but since they refused to hear it, no one got into court to show that a crime was being committed. You have to get your foot in the door first. They appeals courts didn't read the briefs filed by the attorneys.

[sfRummygirl]

Excellent....

[atruelady]

Who are you talking about? Sheryl?

[Ohioan from Florida]

Michael is not employed at the Hospice but someone found info suggesting that he worked at Morton Plant Hospital, which is the one they transport Terri to when she gets an infecton. Then Michael always sends her back to Hospice.

[stanz]

e-mail sent to King.

[sfRummygirl]

What is going on....did they hear it?

[atruelady]

Did who hear what? I am at work, not near a TV so I don't know what is going on. I just tried calling King's office. They have a recording on that says they are not on the Tallahasee office and the mailbox is full.

[syriacus]

Terri's eyes are clear. She doesn't drool. She responds to commands. She smiles. You want me to believe the courts. I would rather believe my own eyes.

Well written, FR_addict.

[sfRummygirl]

I'm trying to figure out if the Terri part of the bill was heard. Are they still in session?

[sfRummygirl]

Nick, add Florida Mama to your ping list....