Citizen's arrest attempt of Schiavo, judge (Green Beret Bo Gritz intervenes for Terri)

2005 WorldNetDaily.com ^ | March 17, 2005 | 2005 WorldNetDaily.com

[ViLaLuz]

Former Green Beret Commander Bo Gritz is trying to conduct a citizen's arrest of the Terri Schindler Schiavo's husband and the judge presiding in the case before the handicapped Florida woman is scheduled to have her feeding tube removed so she can be legally starved to death.

The 66-year-old retired Army Lt. Colonel with his wife, Judy, arrived in Florida from their home in Nevada yesterday with the intent of arresting anyone involved in removing the woman's feeding tube that keeps her alive.

He came bearing a notarized "citizen's arrest warrant" addressed to Florida Gov. Jeb Bush Attorney General Charlie Crist. He said his intent is to "papering" state and federal law enforcement offices with his warrant today – a day before Circuit Court Judge George Greer has ordered the denial of food and water to Terri Schiavo.

Gritz says the "arrest" is designed to allow officials additional options as the Florida governor and legislature maneuver to save the woman from starvation.

Gritz says he successfully used the arrest-tool against federal law enforcement in August 1992 when he intervened in the siege at Ruby Ridge, Idaho, and brought what was left of Randy Weaver's family down the hill without further bloodshed. Sammy, the 14-year-old Weaver boy, was killed along with his mother, Vicki, and U.S. Marshal William Degan. Randy Weaver and another man, Kevin Harris, were wounded by police gunfire.

Gritz secured the services of renowned defense lawyer Gerry Spence, and the U.S. Department of Justice paid the Weavers $3.2 million in an out-of-court settlement. Harris was awarded more than $300,000.

Citing his officer's oath of allegiance to "defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic," Gritz says while he doesn't know Terri Schiavo personally, she nevertheless represents an American in danger of citizen-rights abuse, and he feels an obligation to act while she remains alive.

Besides a "Terri-Bill" under consideration in the U.S. Congress, the Florida Legislature votes tomorrow on a modified measure to keep Terri's life-support in place. A previous Florida bill was ruled unconstitutional barring further intervention by Gov. Bush.

While threatened with arrest at Ruby Ridge, the decorated war hero instead walked away with FBI letters of appreciation.

[ViLaLuz]

Desperate measures for desperate times. I hope Bo Gritz's efforts work successfully.

[ChefKeith]

Go BO!!

FYI

[mommadooo3]

God bless this man!

[Drammach]

Bo Gritz is nothing but an attention hog..
He is a whacko that will get someone killed..

[GloriaJane]

An angel in Gods army! God Bless Him!

[Nuzcruizer]

It would be nice to know what this woman wants.

[ViLaLuz]

In this case Michael Schiavo, Judge Greer, the ACLU, and all their associates are the ones who will get someone killed if they could.

I hope Bo the "attention hog" brings lots of attention to the attack on Terri's life.

[Albion Wilde]

BUMP!

[SLB]

You claim to be a "Defender of the Constitution" however, you obviously do not care to defend those who are protected by it.

[dc-zoo]

Exactly right. God bless Bo for doing this.

[libertylover]

If he handcuffs Mr. Schiavo by force and takes him somewhere I'd start the charges at assault and kidnapping.

[Drammach]

I hope Bo the "attention hog" brings lots of attention to the attack on Terri's life.

There are plenty of people, including the governor and the FL congress "bringing lots of attention" to the problem..

Bo Gritz is there for Bo, not Terri..

[30-06 Springfield]

If he handcuffs Mr. Schiavo by force and takes him somewhere I'd start the charges at assault and kidnapping.

I would hope it would be a one-way ride somewhere. Lots of swamps in Florida.

[Drammach]

You claim to be a "Defender of the Constitution" however, you obviously do not care to defend those who are protected by it.

And who would that be..? Bo Gritz..?

[SLB]

And who would that be..? Bo Gritz..?

Actions speak louder than words. I don't see any FReepers, myself included, heading to Florida to stop this murder. It is easy to stay in our nice warm houses and whine and gnash our teeth. It is quite something else to get up and take action.

[Drammach]

Actions speak louder than words.

Yes, they do..
And, considering the past history of Bo Gritz, I can safely say;
He plans on making a profit from his grandstanding.

I am thouroughly familiar with Mr. Gritz, his philosophy, and his Actions..

[queenkathy]

I think you might see many FReepers there. Watch closely.

[freepatriot32]

Terri Schiavo ping

[Finalapproach29er]

We have a Bo Gritz sighting!!!!

Last I'd heard he was shot and found laying by the side of a road dying,about 6 years ago. I thought he'd died.

[Pete98]

I thought only liberals could read people's minds.