I knew that the GOP organization supported Greer, but it was not a primary, but a "nonpartisan" judicial election.
Arguments took place today in George Greer's court.
The DCF has stated by law because they are a state agency which are mandated to investigate abuse and exploitation issues it is their statutory duty have 60 days to conduct an investigation.
In response, Michael Schiavo's attorney argued, as he has many times before, that the matter before the court was little more than a delay tactic.
"This petition, your honor, is odious. It is transparent. It is nothing more than an attempt to modify, without authority, this court's order," George Felos said, reminding Judge George Greer that two higher courts have ruled in favor of removing Terri's feeding tube. "This court simply does not have jurisdiction to interfere with, hinder, delay, the mandate of the 2nd District Court of Appeal."
Note: Felos's argument is not legally based in truth, the 2nd DCA mandate did not give a specific time frame for anything.
Result: No ruling yet. Greer may issue his ruling tomorrow, 3/10 regarding DCF allowed a 60 day window to investigate
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Tallahasee
Capital Builiding
Wednesday March 9, 2005 8:30 AM
House Bill 701
TALLAHASSEE - The bill known as "Florida Starvation and Dehydration of Persons with Disabilities Prevention Act (HB 701) sponsored by Rep. Dennis Baxley was heard this morning in the Health Care Regulation Committee. FRTL lobbyist Robin Hoffman remarked, "We are thrilled the committee voted in favor of this critical bill. This legislation is necessary to protect all Floridians from what Terri Schindler-Schiavo has gone through." It is expected to be heard next week in the Judiciary committee.
HB 701 passed out of committee on a voice vote of 7-4.
Of course, there are typical pro death guardian lawyers who like Deborah Bushnell see this law has hindering their ability to profit by making money over killing those needing a feeding tube. Comments today in Tallahasee were also heard such as:
"I am an attorney who spends all of her practice dealing with end-of-life incapacity guardianship issues. And this bill is a bad, bad, bad bill," Twyla Sketchley said, softly but firmly.
The bill still has to pass through two more House committees, then the House itself, before going to the Senate -- all before the March 18 deadline when Terri's feeding tube is schedules to be removed from her abdomen at 1:00 PM.
At this time, we believe the judiciary committee will not reconvene until next week.
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Another FReeper reminded me of the deep connections the Clearwater Bar has with the Church of Scientology...and sent an older article about it to me. It creeped me out.
The Church of Scientology believes that disabled people have failed in life on their own and are best disposed of...yep.
I had never understood the impact a powerful organization like the Scientology one could have upon an entire community like I understand now.
Greer's colleagues have HONORED him with an award for his courageous and outstanding handling of the Schiavo case. This puts tremendous pressure upon Greer to succeed in his rulings...adds a great touch of impetus to see Terri dead, don't you think? Kinda like....IN YOUR FACE JEB BUSH....I MAKE THE RULES AROUND HERE!
Am going to ask the FReeper to post the article here. I think we all need to take a second look and consider this infestation....felos is located in the HEART of the BELLY of the JUDICIAL SYSTEM in PINELLAS COUNTY...he is a MEMBER of the HEMLOCK SOCIETY there is SOMETHING SO EVIL going on...I finally get Floriduh_Voter when he/she says 'the entire county, Pinellas County, is a cesspool of corruption'.
BTW-another article in same bunch, provided stats that Pinellas County is number one for depressed individuals.