FLORIDA HOUSE PASSES BILL ON TERRI'S SHIAVO'S BEHALF

Florida House of Representatives ^ | Oct. 20, 2003 | Varina Davis

[varina davis]

Just now on live thread from the Florida House of Representatives: passes, 68 to 23, bill to give Gov. Jeb Bush authorization to issue a stay in the case of Terri Shiavo.

[Graymatter]

What happens after the 15 days? Does she get her feeding tube back and then they remove it again in 15 days? I'm not quite understanding.

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Yes you are. She gets a 15-day reprieve, nothing more. Michael is still her guardian, still can kill her. More work needed.

[MinuteGal]

I understand your concern. It gives me the jitters thinking about it, also.

But, rest assured, Michael will be watched like a hawk if he manages to get into that hospice room tonight or tomorrow. Not all doctors and attendents are in league with him, thank God.

Plus, the hospice would be sued out of existence if Terri's medication was tampered with. The big cheeses at this facility want their paychecks, benefits and retirements to continue.

They may not care a rat's arse about Terri, but they still have to eat and support their families. They certainly don't want criminal or civil charges leveled against them if Michael did a surreptuous dirty deed in the coming hours or days.

Leni

[EternalVigilance]

They have had a pretty poor reception for the last week. Another reason to praise God. :-)

Like I said. Good to see you.

[First_Salute]

Bump.

[EternalVigilance]

More work needed.

Absolutely.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Hello. You were right. Gosh you are smart....

[utahagen]

We'll just fight it one day at a time. For now, there's still much praying to do that Terri can hang on until tomorrow morning.

O God, help keep Teri going until Jeb Bush can sign this act.

St. Therese of Lisieux, shower roses -- and water! -- upon Terri! Please help her hang on.

Many thanks to all you freepers who have worked so hard thus far. I thank God for all of you and implore you to pray hard tonight.

[sfRummygirl]

I'm crying so hard, I can't see!! Not only did we save a woman's life, but look at what God is doing here!
And to that other poster....I can hardly see right now....don't ever be ashamed to pray and say Jesus' name. There is no shame there. Don't listen to what they tell you.
Ok, good night all. Keep up the senate fight, I will be back tomorrow. Sleep well.

[Chad Fairbanks]

Nah... I just figured that teh separation of powers would be useful, that's all ;0)

[Lovergirl]

HOLY CRAP. so, she gets to live and be dehydrated again. This really sux.

[JulieRNR21]

Please, lord let us pray there was another Schindler's list!

Now I know why the name seemed so familiar....thank you....your post has touched my heart.

Indeed, here are many unknown angels among us!

[katnip]

You are an awesome warrior girl.

Get some sleep now. Good night.

[MinuteGal]

Hi, ISC....Mike Fasano is my senator also. He's a solid conservative we can count on.

I'm still gonna contact his office, though, heheh.

Leni

[EternalVigilance]

Here is how they voted
Y Adams Y Bullard Y Goodlette Y Llorente Y Robaina Y Allen Y Byrd - Gottlieb N Machek - Roberson Y Altman - Cantens Y Green - Mahon Y Ross Y Ambler Y Carroll - Greenstein - Mayfield Y Rubio N Anderson Y Clarke N Harper Y McInvale - Russell N Antone Y Cretul Y Harrell Y Meadows N Ryan Y Arza Y Culp Y Harrington Y Mealor Y Sansom Y Attkisson - Cusack - Hasner Y Murman N Seiler N Ausley Y Davis Y Henriquez Y Murzin Y Simmons - Baker Y Davis Y Holloway Y Needelman - Slosberg - Barreiro Y Dean Y Homan Y Negron N Smith Y Baxley - Detert N Jennings Y Patterson N Sobel Y Bean Y Domino Y Johnson - Paul - Sorensen N Bendross-Mindingall Y Evers Y Jordan - Peterman Y Spratt Y Bense Y Farkas N Joyner Y Pickens Y Stansel - Benson - Fields - Justice - Planas Y Stargel Y Berfield Y Fiorentino Y Kallinger Y Poppell - Sullivan Y Bilirakis Y Galvano N Kendrick N Prieguez Y Troutman Y Bowen N Gannon Y Kilmer - Quinones N Vana - Brandenburg - Garcia Y Kosmas Y Reagan Y Waters Y Brown Y Gardiner Y Kottkamp - Rich N Wiles Y Brummer N Gelber Y Kravitz N Richardson N Wishner - Brutus N Gibson - Kyle - Ritter N Zapata N Bucher Y Gibson Y Littlefield Y Rivera

[Graymatter]

All 4 aginners you mention are Dems. Page here breaks down affiliation:

http://www.myfloridahouse.com/Legislators.aspx

No page yet on the vote.

[diamond6]

"St. Therese of Lisieux, shower roses -- and water! -- upon Terri! Please help her hang on."

littleflower.org has a site where you can add petitions. I've had many answered prayers through it.

[utahagen]

I'm going to the website right now.

Thx

[My Favorite Headache]

Tears....

[Diva Betsy Ross]

I always agreed with that ,I just thought the political pressure on Jeb would help as well!

[StayoutdaBushesWay]

I am a grown man of 40 years and never, and I mean never have I wept so much for a stranger that I don't know.
I don't think I've prayed as much as I have, and never have I had anything linger on my mind or weigh so heavy on my heart as much as this has.