I sent Greta a followup and used Floriduh Voter's "person of interest" scenario.
Thanks for your reply.
Actually, I have watched your show whenever you’ve had Terri’s case on. Most of the time, I think you present both sides. That’s why I was surprised by your show last night.
Here’s another issue concerning Terri’s case that isn’t being addressed by the mainstream.
Why is a person of interest allowed to shut down an investigation in the state of Florida?????
http://www.bradenton.com/mld/bradenton/news/local/10985987.htm The article states:
Richard LaBelle, a Dunedin attorney who works with the advocacy center, said the agency reviewed court files and other medical records that were readily available and presented them to a medical expert who said he needed to examine Terri Schiavo before deciding whether she had been mistreated.
LaBelle said the group needed Michael Schiavo's permission to examine his wife and didn't get it. LaBelle said he welcomed DCF's involvement in the case now.
"I think that as an advocate for persons with disabilities, I think any claims should be resolved before further action is taken," LaBelle said. "I think the line should be drawn in favor of pursuing a good faith investigation."
So the attorney, Richard LaBelle, for the "State-Appointed" advocacy group couldn't get the guardian to grant permission to the advocacy group and the DCF let it go.
Sounds like the Florida legislatures needs to pass a law whereby, the advocacy group has the power to overrule the guardian in an investigation of abuse.
To put it another way:
Why must the Advocacy get permission from a "person of interest" before starting an investigation???? If Osama Bin Laden lived in Florida and wanted to starve one of his wives, would the AC ask UBL's permission first?
Has this new thread been posted? It's a journalist (in Philly) who was against life for Terri, now understands -- good.
John Grogan | Second thoughts on Terri Schiavo -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1350930/posts -- Philadelphia Inquirer ^ | Feb. 25, 2005 | John Grogan