Lawyer: Schiavo Ruling Expected Soon

AP ^ | 3.22.05

[MJY1288]

Praying for "LIFE"

[ambrose]

http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/opinions/todaysops.php

[pkp1184]

Thank GOD!! But that still could mean another few grueling hours.

Oh, and yes, Mikey, feeding people truly does infringe upon civil liberties.

[festus]

Her parents argue that she could get better and that she would never have wanted to be cut off from food and water.

I can't believe this argument is even having to be made.

[ambrose]

Praying that God's will be done. His will, not mine.

[shezza]

*Sigh* It's been "any minute now" for hours.

[ambrose]

I can't believe this argument is even having to be made.

I agree. I can't imagine who would want to go on "living" the way she is.

[claudiustg]

Maybe the judges could sleep on it and discuss it over brunch tomorrow if their schedules permit.

[ClintonBeGone]

It's always Florida. :(

[KDD]

"The critical issue is this: Do the authorities have the right to force feed somebody who does not want to be forcibly fed - even if that means they may die?

[ambrose]

I'd imagine that a simple telephone call to the law clerk would tell when we can expect an opinion.

Spending time writing an opinion indicates that the trial court will be affirmed. If they wanted to reverse, they need only issue a one paragraph order, with an opinion to follow later.

[Tired of Taxes]

yeah, no rush at all... the woman is just starving to death while they take their time and examine all the "facts".

[Enterprise]

Earlier in the evening, Attorney David Bois said he thought the court might order the tube re-inserted until a full hearing could be done. (I know, I really screwed up on a prior posting, but on THIS one, I'm certain Bois said it.)

[GarySpFc]

I'm praying for Terri, but I have lost all faith in our judiciary system. Does anyone honestly believe these judges didn't have their minds made up earlier in the day. They are simply stalling for time to look good fully realizing Terri is going downhill. I seriously doubt if these judges have missed one meal while Terri is starving. I honestly believe God has a special place in hell for those who pervert justice.

[MJY1288]

It is amazing that the Federal Judge in Tampa wouldn't order the feeding tube reinserted considering he is quite aware that his decision would be appealed. I'm ashamed of our Court system.... Ashamed

[Torie]

I agree with you take on the ponderous nature of the timing of the rendering of a decison by the 11th circuit. However, if they are trying to fix the mess to which I adverted, then maybe that would take time too. But the odds are high that it is the former. If so, it will be interesting 1) whether the 11th circuit has a decision that renders moot what was in the pleadings, and 2) if not, to see what Gibbs does (at that point he will really have his butt in the bunson burner).

[bperiwinkle7]

Yes, He said it, and I think he also said just in the last few seconds that he thinks they will ultimately agree with the present evil. I seemed to think that when he spoke early in the program he sounded as if he was for Terri.

[HiTech RedNeck]

Boies, that's the same guy who is (or did) represent SCO in their Linux suit?

[northernlightsII]

I saw it too. Was he Bush or Gore's attorney in 2000.