[mitchbert]

As maddeneing as it is to watch I'm begiining to believe we're seeing a very carefully constructed process executed driven by the Executive Branches of both the Florida and Federal Governments (read: Jeb and W) that at it's heart is meant to save Terri's life. The tricky part is they're trying to do it in such a way that respects and uses to full adavntage the three distinct jurisdictions of constitutional authority.

The Legislative Branch is now out of the picture, both in Washington and Florida. The only Judicial point not yet explored is the USSC, but FOX is reporting that is now underway. If Kennedy blows it off (I think he might...no specific reason, just a hunch) the Judicial Branch options will have been exhausted.

Which leaves only the Executive Branch, which at both the Federal and State level have openly expressed their desire for Terri to live.

The hearing allowing DCF to take custody of Terri is simply a sop to the part of their enabling legislation that covers normal circumstances. If it's refused they can immediately go to the emergency provisions and remove Terri and not have to justify it before a court until at least mid-next week.

Once again, Bush let the Legislators recuse themselves, let the Courts run to the end of their script, and can now, with full authority, bring the power of the Executive Branch to bear and no one can legitimately claim he's usurped the authority of any other Branch. To make things even better, the section in the DCF statute is not new law, yet reads as if it were written to protect just such a person as Terri.

And if all this fails, I wouldn't be surprised if W has an Ace hiding in his boot.

[PleaseNoMore]

If this all plays out as you have laid it out, I will be in complete awe of those Bush brothers.

[PleaseNoMore]

If this all plays out as you have laid it out, I will be in complete awe of those Bush brothers.

[SolomoninSouthDakota]

Man that's by far the nicest, most optimistic piece on "amateur analysis" i have read in a long time. And it has a ring of truth.

One thing we know is that W has some experience with tough legal battles. And to boot, if it plays out well, people will be much more open to the Rep. having their way with judicial nominees.
Thanks for the post.

[mjtobias]

The president can write an executive order to get Terri into a hospital immediately. It is not breaking any law to do so. The judge can still take time to ruminate over this case. This action would not interfere with the judge. And since Greer already flaunted a Congressional subpoena his ruling is highly questionable.

Executive orders are lawful. They've been written by presidents ever since Washington on a number of different issues.

Contacting the president and ask him to write an executive order immediately. If you cannot reach him, then contact your state senators and representatives.

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Call DCF NOW! Phone: (850) 487-1111