Posted on 02/23/2005 2:12:21 PM PST by gopwinsin04
The Florida Department of Children and Families has moved to intervene into the legal battle over the life of Teri Schiavo. Details of the agency involvement in the case were not immediately available.
The DCF involvement came hours after Florida Governor Jeb Bush told reporters that he would seek a means to intervene in this case.
George Felos, who represents Teri's husband Michael, criticized the DCF move, saying it 'reeks of the intervention of politics' in this case and is an affront to the court.
David Gibbs, attorney for Teri's mother and father, countered there were serious allegiations of abuse in the case. The Schlindlers have accused their son-in-law of mistreating his wife, Michael has emphatically denied the accusations.
Speaking at an afternoon news conference in Tallahassee, Gov. Bush said he was exploring options to block the removal of the feeding tube and called his involvement 'a work in progress.'
Bush said he had received tens of thousands of emails and telephone calls from supporters ecouraging him to keep Terri Schiavo alive. The governor said he is working with his legislative staff to see what can be done.
'People with deep faith and big hearts are concerned, as I am about the circusmstances that Ms. Schiavo is in,' the governor continued.
'I want them to know that I will do what I can.'
(Excerpt) Read more at miami.com ...
Amen, and Praise His Great Name!
Girl from Goldsboro, here -- I'll be with you for the troops in spirit at your rally.
"I dont think Jeb wants to run either, but at one time he was considered the better pol in the family!"
I was told by email that he will not run for President but has not ruled out a Senate run. I would like him to run for Senator first. I don't think it would be wise to run right after his brother. Anyway, I want to get rid of Sen. Nelson and Jeb is our best chance.
Yes and Hannity is having Terris dad on Hannity and Colmes tonight.
Cool. :-)
Jeb/George
Just when I was about to give up hope . . . again. God bless Gov. Bush. I am crying. God please save Terri.
That cheered me right up!
I'm going to set all this aside for a little while. See you later this evening.
Southern boys. They would do something like that. Hell, they'll put her on a boat and put her in International waters if they have to - or get her to Canada. I'm not a big fan of Canada, but last time I checked, they don't want to send criminals back to the United States if we're going to put them to death - and that's exactly what that asshat is going to do to Teri.
We are with you Teri -- we're here for you. I hope you somehow know that.
Well, let's see. He was awarded 1.2 million. He hasn't spent any money on Terri's rehab. Supposedly he had 60 thousand left after he pre-paid Terri's cremation.
Yup....lotta money gone
From your lips to God's heart. Amen.
How odd that it's against the law in all states to withhold food and water from animals.
Someone must be held accountable for neglect and abuse of Terri. Michael Schiavo should be prosecuted for neglect and abuse of a disabled person.
THANK YOU, JEB BUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!
That? Makes me effin' ill.......
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