State Legislature may be drafting Terri's Law, the sequel
http://www.tampabaylive.com/stories/2005/03/050308schiavogov.shtml
TALLAHASSEE - The governor gave his State of the State address to the Florida Legislature on Tuesday, outlining his goals for the coming legislative session. He did not mention any proposals aimed at keeping Terri Schiavo alive, but that doesn't mean he's not thinking about it.
Pushing through a gaggle of reporters, Jeb Bush did say he'd like to move quickly on a bill to keep Terri Schiavo alive.
"Well, by definition, it's going to have be done -- I don't know what 'it' is, to be fair about it -- but it would have to be pretty soon," he told Action News reporter Don Germaise.
But it's not clear if lawmakers will beat the March 18 deadline, which is when a judge says Terri's feeding tube can be removed.
"There are very, very bright lawyers in the Florida House and Senate looking at this issue, and it's not easy. I don't want to get expectations up; there may not be a legislative remedy for this issue, but we're going to give it a try in the Florida House," House Speaker Allan Bense said.
Clearly, lobbying has begun 10 days before this latest deadline -- including, apparently, Terri Schiavo's husband," who is fighting Terri's parents to have her life support disconnected.
"I got a phone call today from Mr. Schiavo," Senate President Tom Lee said. "We're going to try to be fair to him and fair to Terri and all the people who have feelings about end-of-life issues,"
Several lawmakers told Action News they suspected the new law may be just as unconstitutional as the original Terri's law, but some planed to press ahead with it anyway.
A similar effort may be gaining steam in the U.S. Congress. Two congressional lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday that could be pivotal in the case.
David Gibbs III, the attorney for Terri's parents, argues that Michal Schiavo is obliged to consider new treatment.
New Florida senator Mel Martinez and Congressman David Weldon from Florida's Space Coast say the Incapacitated Person's Legal Protection Act will give Terri, and those like her, the constitutional protection of due process.
Meanwhile, a Pinellas County judge Tuesday denied a request by Terri Schiavo's parents to try to feed their daughter once her feeding tube is removed. But the Schindlers were back in court with new motions.
The family's attorney argued medical advancements made over the past two and a half years may be able to rehabilitate Terri. But Michael Schiavo's attorney says the treatments the family proposed won't help someone in Terri's condition.
"The court doesn't act on a public opinion poll of doctors," George Felos stated.
Judge Greer will decide by Wednesday afternoon whether more should be heard on the motions introduced Tuesday.
No it doesn't, it acts upon whatever Felos, MS, & their witnesses say!
I'll say!!! What is the definition of "GUARDIAN?"
That statement alone shows how biased and inhumane this beast is .. advancements in medical care and treatments are now cast as "public opinion" polls?? I hope there's a complete record made of all Felos'self-serving, death-loving statements for all his potential clients to read. They should be emblazoned on a plaque in a public square in his area. Billboards and signs with his statements should be plastered everywhere there and posted on lawns .. broadcasting his demonic mission for all to see.
Does he handle any other kind of litigation besides this type? I wonder how he'd like to see his potential clientele and source of income dry up with a concerted campaign to inform the unwitting public who aren't as involved as we are.