Governor Seeks New Trial Over Brain Damaged Woman's Wishes

Tampa Bay Online ^ | November 19, 2003 | Vickie Chachere

[sweetliberty]

Gov. Jeb Bush fired a volley of legal shots Wednesday at the husband of a brain damaged woman who is at the center of a right to die case, saying there needs to be a jury trial on whether Terri Schiavo wanted to be kept alive artificially. The governor also sought to remove Pinellas Circuit Court Judge W. Douglas Baird from hearing the constitutionality of the new law enacted to keep Terri Schiavo alive after her feeding tube was removed last month. In yet a third legal filing, the governor argues that Terri Schiavo's rights under the Florida Constitution are being protected, not violated.

Terri Schiavo went for six days without food and water after her husband Michael Schiavo removed her feeding tube. Florida lawmakers and Bush intervened, enacting a hastily drawn law that allowed the governor to order the feeding tube be reinserted.

Michael Schiavo has challenging the constitutionality of the governor's action. He contends his wife had said she did not want to be kept alive artificially before she suffered severe brain damage in 1990. Doctors have ruled she has been in a persistent vegetative state since, but her parents believe she is aware of her surroundings and could be rehabilitated.

Bush's attorney Ken Connor said a jury has to establish what Terri Schiavo's wishes were before a court can decide whether her private health care wishes were violated.

George Felos, Michael Schiavo's attorney, could not immediately be reached for comment.

[tutstar]

I know, but I had to satisfy my curiousity.....

[Wampus SC]

"In the Declaration of Independence, the colonies listed the crimes the King had committed against them, which compelled them to declare a separate government. Amoung them was the very problem we now have with our judiciary!"

We should also remember that the Declaration of Independence is still in effect, even though it predates the current Constitution.

It was passed by the lawful legislative branch of the US, hasn't been repealed, and has not yet been overturned by the courts.

[Wampus SC]

"Terri Schiavo doesn't mean beans to the Republic -
shes a turnip, and can't contribute diddly."

[Wampus SC]

"Daylate Dollarshort, legerdemain, Deep_6 (or was that Deep_Sh!te),..."

I was wondering if that was my favorite troll, Deep 6. They seemed very similar in most ways.

DL$S and leger have a different style. At least that's how I read them.

[Wampus SC]

"Does it make any difference that this crime is not yet "completed", the would-be victim is not yet murdered? Is there any leverage over Felos in any of this?"

Could a lawyer be called an accomplice in those circumstances?

[Saundra Duffy]

I'm quoting Palpatine

Say no more. I'm sorry. My misunderstanding. Love ya, FReeper pal.

[Wampus SC]

"Palpatine got the big ZOT last night, so unless he shows back up with another screen name (wouldn't be the first time), we won't be having to deal with him anymore."

That'll teach me to read ahead before replying! ... nah, probably not....

[lonevoice]

I'm glad you didn't read before replying or we would've missed your very funny #403. LOL!

[T'wit]

>> Terri's problem is that she didn't have a living will.

At age 26, you seldom stop to think that you could be strangled at any moment.

[T'wit]

> Do you think Deaf-Blind people are turnips, too?

Judge Greer is as deaf to the truth as he is blind, so I could go along with calling him a turnip. On the other hand, that's pretty insulting to turnips.

[fiesti]

Judge Greer is as deaf to the truth as he is blind, so I could go along with calling him a turnip. On the other hand, that's pretty insulting to turnips.




Well my self I don't think Felos is a veggie, I think he more of a plant like a pansey

[T'wit]

Nope, Felos is not a veggie. He's a real weirdo, though. On a death trip -- lead attorney for the firm of Death & Putrefaction, Esq.

Maybe he gets his jollies killing people. He certainly seems to enjoy it. I can picture his wife saying to him, "George, I'm feeling romantic. Did you snuff anyone today?"

[msmagoo]

Just had to add this oldie but goodie from Oct. 6:

'Murder is legal if we say so'
by Barbara Simpson for World Net Daily

[T'wit]

Thanks for the lead. I too feel sick.

[skeeter]

Re: your 249.Hee Haw.