Why Jeb Bush has the power to act now

WorldNetDaily.com ^ | March 24, 2005 | Alan Keyes

[Idisarthur]

LOL.

Sorry. My apologies. /ashamed

All:

I'm sure it's a good read; I plan to take a look a little later in the afternoon.

[Victoria Delsoul]

I never thought I'd agree with Keyes, but he's right in this case.

Jeb Bush's obligation
“If, as chief executive of Florida, Jeb Bush believes that starving Terri Schiavo to death is a violation of her right to life, and to defend her life, as recognized in the Florida constitution (Article I, Section 2), he has the same obligation to defend constitutional right as he would in the lynching example.

“Unlike the Legislature, he would not act in order to overturn or reverse the action of the judiciary, but in order positively to fulfill his obligation as chief executive, by preventing the destruction of a citizen's most basic constitutional right.

“Just as the courts have the initiative when it comes to deciding particular cases, the executive has the initiative when it comes to the actual defense of the constitution and the constitutional rights of the citizens."

[GrannyAnnie]

At this point the most powerful thing we can do is pray.
You can be sure there's a warfare going on in the heavenlies, that parallels this battle for Terri's life.
There's power in united fervent prayer.
Wonder-working power.

[nmh]

It's ALL in Jebs' lap now.

Is Jeb up to it?

If he is, will he act in time?

Terri is dying.

[Antoninus]

This is a moment of either courage or cowardice. The clock is ticking not only on poor Terri Schiavo, but on Jeb Bush as well. It may well be the darkest day of his spiritual life.

It is rumored that Jeb Bush and his wife consecrated the G. W. Bush presidency to Our Lady of Guadalupe. If Terri Schiavo is allowed to starve on Holy Week partly due to the inaction of Jeb Bush, I imagine that any spiritual protection conferred will be summarily revoked....

[eartotheground]

2) EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE SERVICES INTERVENTION.--If the department has reasonable cause to believe that a vulnerable adult is suffering from abuse or neglect that presents a risk of death or serious physical injury to the vulnerable adult and that the vulnerable adult lacks the capacity to consent to emergency protective services, the department may take action under this subsection. If the vulnerable adult has the capacity to consent and refuses consent to emergency protective services, emergency protective services may not be provided.

(a) Emergency entry of premises.--If, upon arrival at the scene of the incident, consent is not obtained for access to the alleged victim for purposes of conducting a protective investigation under this subsection and the department has reason to believe that the situation presents a risk of death or serious physical injury, a representative of the department and a law enforcement officer may forcibly enter the premises. If, after obtaining access to the alleged victim, it is determined through a personal assessment of the situation that no emergency exists and there is no basis for emergency protective services intervention under this subsection, the department shall terminate the emergency entry.

(b) Emergency removal from premises.--If it appears that the vulnerable adult lacks the capacity to consent to emergency protective services and that the vulnerable adult, from the personal observations of the representative of the department and specified medical personnel or law enforcement officers, is likely to incur a risk of death or serious physical injury if such person is not immediately removed from the premises, then the representative of the department shall transport or arrange for the transportation of the vulnerable adult to an appropriate medical or protective services facility in order to provide emergency protective services. Law enforcement personnel have a duty to transport when medical transportation is not available or needed and the vulnerable adult presents a threat of injury to self or others. If the vulnerable adult's caregiver or guardian is present, the protective investigator must seek the caregiver's or guardian's consent pursuant to subsection (4) before the vulnerable adult may be removed from the premises, unless the protective investigator suspects that the vulnerable adult's caregiver or guardian has caused the abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The department shall, within 24 hours after providing or arranging for emergency removal of the vulnerable adult, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, petition the court for an order authorizing emergency protective services.

(c) Emergency medical treatment.--If, upon admission to a medical facility, it is the opinion of the medical staff that immediate medical treatment is necessary to prevent serious physical injury or death, and that such treatment does not violate a known health care advance directive prepared by the vulnerable adult, the medical facility may proceed with treatment to the vulnerable adult. If a person with legal authority to give consent for the provision of medical treatment to a vulnerable adult has not given or has refused to give such consent, examination and treatment must be limited to reasonable examination of the patient to determine the medical condition of the patient and treatment reasonably necessary to alleviate the emergency medical condition or to stabilize the patient pending court determination of the department's petition authorizing emergency protective services. Any person may seek an expedited judicial intervention under rule 5.900 of the Florida Probate Rules concerning medical treatment procedures.

(d) Emergency protective services petition.--A petition filed under this subsection must state the name, age, and address of the vulnerable adult and allege the facts constituting the emergency protective services intervention and subsequent removal of the vulnerable adult or provision of in-home services, the facts relating to the capacity of the vulnerable adult to consent to services, the efforts of the department to obtain consent, and the services needed or delivered.

(e) Notice.--Notice of the filing of the emergency protective services petition and a copy of the petition must be given to the vulnerable adult, to that person's spouse, to that person's guardian, if any, to legal counsel representing the vulnerable adult, and, when known, to adult children or next of kin of the vulnerable adult. Such notice must be given at least 24 hours before any hearing on the petition for emergency protective services.

(f) Hearing.--When emergency removal has occurred under this subsection, a hearing must be held within 4 days after the filing of the emergency protective services petition, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays, to establish reasonable cause for grounds to continue emergency protective services.

1. The court shall determine, by clear and convincing evidence, whether an emergency existed which justified the emergency protective services intervention, whether the vulnerable adult is in need of emergency protective services, whether the vulnerable adult lacks the capacity to consent to emergency protective services, and whether:

a. Emergency protective services will continue with the consent of the vulnerable adult;

b. Emergency protective services will continue without the consent of the vulnerable adult; or

c. Emergency protective services will be discontinued.

2. The vulnerable adult has the right to be represented by legal counsel at the hearing. The court shall appoint legal counsel to represent a vulnerable adult who is without legal representation.

3. The department must make reasonable efforts to ensure the presence of the vulnerable adult at the hearing.

4. If an order to continue emergency protective services is issued, it must state the services to be provided and designate an individual or agency to be responsible for performing or obtaining the essential services, or otherwise consenting to protective services on behalf of the vulnerable adult.

[Brian Allen]

<< Besides, if Greer holds Governor Bush in contempt, the response should be, ..... >>

That's the first f*****g thing you've gotten right this century, you *&%^%$#$%^^&&!

[Enterprise]

"That's the first f*****g thing you've gotten right this century, you *&%^%$#$%^^&&!"

Tell me how you really feel, and don't hold back.

[Brian Allen]

That's about my all.

hehhehheh ....

[steve86]

It is rumored that Jeb Bush and his wife consecrated the G. W. Bush presidency to Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Interesting, hadn't heard that one.

[workerbee]

It's Kitty Genovese magnified 100 times.

[68 grunt]

Once again Dr Keyes demonstrates how he is unacceptable for elected office.

[johnb838]

He will have the wimp factor hung around his neck like his father did if he lets the little county probate judge make him his punk.

[Idisarthur]

Grunt.

Let ask something

And God-less commies are acceptable for elected office?

Or do you want someone 'middle of the road' person who can't satisfy anyone?

A picture speaks a thousand words.

[68 grunt]

And God-less commies are acceptable for elected office?

Or do you want someone 'middle of the road' person who can't satisfy anyone?

Godless commies are acceptable for elected office, yes. If they can receive the electorial mandate. I hate commies, same as democraps. Commies and democraps are the same, and I wouldn't vote for either.

A 'middle of the roader' is also acceptable, if they can receive the same electorial mandate. I believe you'll find that this country is "middle of the road".

[Enterprise]

As WACO more or less demonstrates, people in the Middle of the Road get squashed by tanks.

[DollyCali]

Terri/Keyes BTTT

[Idisarthur]

Oh, that I agree with, however your tone worked magic. I thought it was mindless Alan bashing. I usually get that from the fiscal conservatives being that he is rather religious.

[68 grunt]

... I thought it was mindless Alan bashing .../i>

To be truthful, it kinda was. I apologize. I'm just one who supported the good Doctor early on and now feel kinda, I dunno, shamed, scorned, I dunno. Dr. Keyes is a good man, he just isn't electable. He is way too honest to be a politician.

[Idisarthur]

I totally agree, honest men usually aren't filled with ego nor do they lie or behave like high schoolers as politicians do.

I think he is still good for the arena since rhetoric changes people and good rhetoric for the most part, in my opinion, he has.... the change is also seen in the ethos of our society.

He has ideas that the masses have never heard and could never fathom. His parallel (although probably not coined by him) between Slavery and Abortion is one example.

I've even run that argument by many Euro tr*sh types and they see the light. And almost immediately they become livid - foaming at the mouth.... lol

Now that's entertainment.