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.

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[GGpaX4DumpedTea]

I read the following in the article; "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."

Where does it say anything about a shootout? Where do you see in the history of Ruby Ridge that Bo Gritz was involved in any kind of a shootout?

You are throwing something into your argument that does not exist. At Ruby Ridge Gritz walked away with letters of appreciation from the FBI. "Whacko"? I think not...

[jmc813]

Where does it say anything about a shootout? Where do you see in the history of Ruby Ridge that Bo Gritz was involved in any kind of a shootout?

Go to any thread dealing with the Minuteman Project and you'll find the same sort of hyperbole from the usual suspects.

[Drammach]

I seem to recall you hijacking a Terri thread last night ...

Here is the 1st instance of a Bo Gritz related posting in that thread..
Please note the poster's name is not Long Cut...

Posting in thread

Post #296.... pc93

[jmc813]

I stand corrected.

[Drammach]

You are throwing something into your argument that does not exist. At Ruby Ridge Gritz walked away with letters of appreciation from the FBI.

I refer you to post #152..

I too, was an admirer of Bo Gritz at one time..
That no longer holds...
It ended about '98, '99...

You can think / believe what you wish..
I have done my best in this thread to present my reasons for not wanting Bo Gritz anywhere near FL or Terri..

I cannot force you to accept it..
I am tired..

In the words of Chief Joseph,
" I will fight no more, forever.."

Heh. heh.. until next time..

[carenot]

Who would then be Terri's next-of-kin?

Her wife-in-law?

[Drammach]

Who would then be Terri's next-of-kin?
Her wife-in-law?

Immeadiate family is always next of kin..
In this case, parents, brothers, sisters..

[carenot]

I happen to believe Bo is just a little bit less of a whack job than some believe.

I believe he is a great man.
I know he will bring attention.

[Dixielander]

The ADL, if not the worst, certainly is one of the worse, enemies of Jews, Christians, and liberty. I saw a video about the ADL's influence on Congress, police departments, free speech, et al. The ADL is exceedingly powerful and dangerous. Anything it advocates, I oppose. By the way the video is titled "Hate Speech."

[Old Professer]

The very fact that this has become theater will serve to gain a greater audience; has Gritz caused you personal harm?

Is being a christian identity sympathizer, a white supremicist, a neo-nazi, a racist or an anti-semite illegal activities in themselves?

The government may do this behind closed doors, but when it's over they should bring forth the body.

Your last few posts make you sound as though you are a ranter in your own right, is that what you would like to be seen as?

[malakhi]

Is being a christian identity sympathizer, a white supremicist, a neo-nazi, a racist or an anti-semite illegal activities in themselves?

The issue is not legality, but public opinion. Which will not be helped in this case if the pro-Terry side becomes associated in the media with Christian Identity, white supremicists, neo-nazis, racists and/or anti-semites.

[carenot]

Ruby Ridge involved some deaths;

There were no more deaths after Bo got there.

[Delphinium]

They were ALL supporters of his, and regarded him as a savior and "mentor".

No they were not, he just pushed his way in. Atleast in the Randy Weaver situation.

most of the folks the news media were showing as the white supremists were just good Idaho folks who did not like the way the feds were handling it.

As it turned out they werte right.

The Bo Gritz involvement made Senator Larry Craig almost overlook the extreme wrong that was done there.

Thank God he and Helen Chenoweth took a stand against what happened.

[tutstar]

poing

[Poohbah]

Amazing how many folks are...how to say this gently...whitewashing (c8 Gritz's associates?

[Drammach]

Your post seems to be a sort of "jab with a sharp stick" to see if I'll respond..

OK..

Who are you?
Where did you come from?
Why are you relevant?

The fight is over..
If you want to do something useful, mop up the blood..

[malakhi]

Heheheh... :o)

[carenot]

Shouldn't you be concerned that once the media digs up negative information about him, it will make the rest of you look bad?

I am more concerned about what happens to this innocent woman.

I am very thankful that Bo is there. I wish I could be.

[Old Professer]

Well, so much for kindness.