Well, the governor has the right to commute the death sentence of convicted criminals, so why can't he do the same for an innocent person?
The judge specifically ordered Terri killed, he didn't just give permission to Terri's husband, I would think, that should be sufficient to allow Jeb Bush to pardon Terri.
I don't know why he isn't doing that. Surely someone has thought of it. I know he is trying to do everything possible.
I don't know, but I firmly believe that if he had a legal option to do that, he would have, rather than trying to find backdoor solutions.
The judge specifically ordered Terri killed, he didn't just give permission to Terri's husband, I would think, that should be sufficient to allow Jeb Bush to pardon Terri.
Legal language is very specific. I would question whether a "pardon" can apply to a person who hasn't been convicted of a crime. There seems to be little written in Florida law that can be used to rescue her - and that's a problem that has been highlighted by this case. We can't blame Jeb Bush for that, because he's tried to correct it.
I know he is trying to do everything possible.
I know that, too. He is her advocate. I wish people would lay off him and get behind him, but as my dad used to say, "Wish in one hand..."